Behavior Support Technician — Impact Through ABA & Training

The Summit Center; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid school breaks

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Health insurance

On-Site daycare

Employee Assistance Program

Free mental health counseling

Free childcare referrals

Access to legal services

Job summary

The Summit Center, Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for autism and related developmental needs, seeks a Behavior Support Technician to join our compassionate team. You will assist Behavior Support Consultants with classroom observations, data collection, staff training on behavior plans, and ensuring treatment integrity.

Education: a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience with individuals with developmental disabilities;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis including definitions, characteristics, ethical standards, behavioral assessment, designing programs, and evaluating progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral consultation to teams under supervision of Behavioral Support Consultants.
• Provide crisis intervention for individuals and assist with classroom routines.
• Collect, organize and maintain direct observational data.
• Assist with training staff in best-practice methods.
• Complete or assist with reports.
• Adhere to current best practices and ethical guidelines.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Data collection

Staff training

Observation

Ethical guidelines

Classroom support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

The Summit Center, Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for autism and related developmental needs, seeks a Behavior Support Technician to join our compassionate team. You will assist Behavior Support Consultants with classroom observations, data collection, staff training on behavior plans, and ensuring treatment integrity.

Education: a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience with individuals with developmental disabilities;