ABA Behavior Technician

Pacific Clinics; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional behavioral health services to children and families. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, implementing evidence-based interventions that enhance the quality of life for clients facing neurodevelopmental challenges. You'll engage directly with clients, utilizing your skills in Applied Behavior Analysis and behavioral interventions to foster positive change. With a strong emphasis on training and support, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families. Be part of a mission-driven team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion while providing comprehensive support to the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401K Employer Match up to 4%

Competitive Time Off Plans

Employee engagement opportunities

Hiring incentive payout after 30 days and 6 months

Qualifications

• High School Degree required; RBT certification preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABA services under supervision to clients with neurodevelopmental challenges.
• Record data and support client outcomes through effective interventions.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Behavioral Interventions

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Degree

Registered Behavior Technician certification

Tools

Electronic Data Collection Systems (e.g., Catalyst)

Job description

About Neurodevelopmental Services

Our unique Neurodevelopmental Center offers group services for children and adolescents with autism and other neurodevelopmental challenges that are not available anywhere else! Our ABA model is inclusive of play-based, compassionate, naturalistic teaching approaches. We provide 1:1 aides for clients who need more support to participate in our therapeutic learning groups, and we offer intensive parent training groups.

We focus on the core challenges clients face that impact their daily functioning and quality of life. We provide therapy to enhance skills such as social connection, emotional regulation, communication, daily living, and sensory development to promote independence and self-determination.

Our Clinical Model:

Our unique center-based group model is not only beneficial for clients. Behavior technicians benefit greatly by being surrounded by their peers, supervisors, and trainers throughout the day. Supervision and training is provided by onsite speech therapists, behavior analysts, psychologists, and occupational therapists. Our clinical model stems from the latest autism research emphasizing the (1) Importance of early intervention and socialization for autistic children, (2) Parent support and training, and (3) Teaching curriculums that focus on functional skills to enhance the quality of life for all our clients.

Who We Are

Pacific Clinics is California's largest community-based nonprofit provider of behavioral and mental health services and support. Our team of more than 2,000 employees speaks 22 languages. They are dedicated to offering hope and unlocking the full potential of individuals and families through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, research-based services for individuals and families from birth to older adults.

Who We Serve

Pacific Clinics serves children, transitional age youth, families, adults, and older adults. We offer a full range of mental and behavioral health services, foster care and social services, housing, continuing adult education, and early childhood education programs to Medi-Cal-eligible individuals and families throughout California.

Compensation We Offer

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from $23.43-$24.60 per hour.
• Salary is dependent on commensurate experience above the minimum qualifications for the role and internal equity considerations.
• The salary may also vary if you reside in a different location than the location posted.
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions.
• $3,000 hiring incentive payout after 30 days and 6 months! (must meet company policy eligibility requirements).

Benefits We Offer

• Benefits eligibility starts on day ONE!
• We Offer Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits, Voluntary Life Insurance, Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, and more!
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability & Basic Life Insurance.
• 401K Employer Match up to 4%.
• Competitive Time Off Plans (may vary by employment status).
• Employee engagement and advocacy opportunities to advance our justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda across our Agency and throughout the communities we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Under the direct supervision of the clinical program management team, provides naturalistic developmental and behavioral interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), positive behavior supports, and intervention strategies to individuals with neurodevelopmental challenges, such as autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, and/or other neurobehavioral health diagnoses. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary experts in the field to implement clinical treatment and behavior support plans for children and families.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Under supervision of the multidisciplinary clinical program management team (e.g., BCBA, SLP, LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Behavior Program Coordinator), provide group ABA services to assigned clients across a variety of treatment modalities (e.g., DTT, PRT, NET, JASPER, NDBIs, etc).
2. Occasional direct individual ABA services to assigned clients across a variety of treatment modalities (e.g., DTT, PRT, NET, JASPER, NDIBIs, etc), under supervision of the multidisciplinary clinical program management team.
3. Integrate feedback from clinical supervisors to deliver effective quality clinical services that meet fidelity measures of implementation.
4. Record data, including video, for all treatment goals utilizing electronic data collection systems (e.g., Catalyst) to support client outcomes and ensure staff treatment fidelity.
5. Model, teach, reinforce, and implement behavioral interventions and skill development plans with individuals, caregivers, and support networks.
6. Assist supervisors with plan development (e.g., report development, progress summary) and assessment tasks.
7. Assist teams in developing program materials (e.g., lesson plans, visual schedules, social stories, etc.) to develop individualized, strength-based strategies and interventions that will result in positive behavior change.
8. Actively participate in supervision, team meetings, in-service, client progress meetings, and other key meetings as assigned.
9. Proactively identify potential conflicts; clearly communicate with clinical supervisor on client-related services (e.g., barriers to implementation, lack of caregiver participation, etc.) within 24 hours.
10. Ensure effective coordination of services for individuals and caregivers with other providers, both internal and external, by supporting the development of constructive relationships and problem-solving barriers.

Core Abilities

• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-energy and changing environment, multi-tasking and deadline oriented.
• Ability to problem-solve complex, multifaceted, and potentially emotionally charged situations.
• Successfully manage conflict in a solution-focused manner.
• Strong organizational, communication, and task prioritization skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Initiative to plan and organize.
• Engage and work with caregivers as partners, recognizing and respecting diverse ethnic and cultural differences and preferences.
• Enlist the help and investment of individuals and community resources to meet the needs of program caregivers.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School Degree.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board preferred.
• Ability to speak, write, or read other languages preferred.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

• Must pass First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Must pass Registered Behavior Technician certification.
• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must remain physically fit enough to keep clients safe. While performing these duties the employee is required to perform the following physical tasks when the need arises:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. This also includes the ability to:

• Move quickly/run.

If employed at a Neurodevelopment Services location, the employee is required to perform and pass a Human Performance Evaluation Test at a designated company clinic. This will include testing for: lifting, pushing/pulling, repetitive coupling, static weight, and other required movements. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905.

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