Behavior Support Technician — Impact Lives & Train Teams

The Summit Center; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid school breaks

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision insurance

On-site daycare

Employee assistance program

Free mental health counseling

Free childcare referrals

Legal services

Job summary

The Summit Center in Western New York is seeking a full‑time Behavior Support Technician to join our compassionate team. The role supports Behavior Support Consultants through classroom observations, data collection, and staff training on behavior plans.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, 37.5 hours per week, with competitive pay of $23.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, or a related field preferred
• minimum of one year direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities, preferably in an educational setting.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavior Analysis including (but not limited to): understanding definitions and characteristics, legal and ethical standards, behavioral assessment, designing behavioral analytic programs, and evaluation progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral consultation to teams under the guidance of the Behavioral Support Consultants
• Provide crisis intervention for individuals and assist with classroom routines
• Collect, organize and maintain direct observational data
• Assist with training of staff in best-practice methods
• Complete or assist with the completion of reports
• Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect

Skills

Behavioral support

Crisis intervention

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's in Psychology

Bachelor's in Special Education

Job description

The Summit Center in Western New York is seeking a full‑time Behavior Support Technician to join our compassionate team. The role supports Behavior Support Consultants through classroom observations, data collection, and staff training on behavior plans.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, 37.5 hours per week, with competitive pay of $23.30 per hour.