Behavior Technician

Judson Center; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral health organization in Ann Arbor seeks a Behavior Technician to implement treatment plans and provide direct therapy for clients with autism spectrum disorders. Responsibilities include managing client cases, training participation, and effective communication with parents. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and a bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred. Strong organizational skills and cultural competence are essential for this role, which offers flexible working conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to be trained in and comply with Applied Behavior Analysis intervention methods.
• Following initial staff training, perform New Hire Competencies with 90% accuracy.
• Ability to provide culturally competent services.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line therapy to clients.
• Manage 2-3 client cases and maintain rapport with parents.
• Participate in required trainings and team meetings.

Skills

Ability to work with children and teenagers

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

RBT certification

Job description

Reports to: Associate Clinical Manager

ABA Supervision Provided by: BCBA/QBHP

Job Summary

The Behavior Technician implements treatment plans and provides direct line therapy for children, teenagers, and young adults with autism spectrum disorders.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct line therapy to clients following all of the guidelines set forth in the treatment plan.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to work on individualized skill acquisition objectives.
• Manages 2-3 client cases which include: summarizing data, maintaining a program book and materials, participating in treatment planning sessions, and maintaining a good rapport with parents of clients through weekly parent contacts.
• Manages challenging behaviors through approved QBS techniques with clients using training and behavior plan provided.
• Graduate student supervision provided.
• Participates in required trainings.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children, teenagers, and young adults of various developmental levels
• Ability to be trained in and comply with Applied Behavior Analysis intervention methods
• Following initial staff training (within 90 days), perform New Hire Competencies with 90% accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability work collaboratively with parents and team members
• Professional presentation of self and company
• Cultural competence
• Must be able to communicate effectively and receptively in order to follow through with individualized behavior plan, emergency procedures, and report on activities.
• Ability to provide culturally competent services that shows sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Education, Certificates, Licenses Required

• High school diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or another related field preferred.
• RBT preferred
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License, appropriate insurance and use of own vehicle.

Working Conditions

• Hours will vary.
• Flexible Schedule and office space.
• Job requires willingness to work in families’ homes and in the office.
• Majority of time spent with client and can include toilet training, feeding, and teaching other daily living skills.
• Management of challenging/dangerous behavior

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and lift up to 50 pounds infrequently
• Must be able to react and move quickly to respond to impulsive movement of clients (children and teenagers with autism)
• Must be able to walk and stand approximately 75% of the work day
• Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, crawl, pivot, and sit on floor throughout the work day
• Must be able to run or quickly move short distances (up to 100 feet) to catch or block clients (children and teenagers with autism)
• Must be able to use physical management techniques, including single or two-person restraints, to help manage behavior of clients (children and teenagers with autism)

This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of a person so classified. The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and perform other duties as assigned for the good of the consumers, the program, the department and the agency.