BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

Beyondbehaviorpa; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A behavioral therapy organization seeks a Behavior Technician to provide ABA therapy to children with disabilities in various settings. Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, recording data, and maintaining communication with families and teams. A bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field is required, along with 3 years of paid experience. This position offers opportunities to develop skills in applied behavior analysis and requires RBT certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of paid experience with children or adolescents with disabilities.
• At least 1 year of experience with children with autism spectrum disorders.
• Center-based therapists must obtain RBT certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide ABA therapy as directed by senior staff.
• Implement behavior plans and record data.
• Communicate with treatment teams and families.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis therapy

Data recording and graphing

Communication with treatment team

Session documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or related field

60 credits toward a relevant degree with 3 years of experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Behavior Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, and school settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy as directed by senior staff


• Follow and Implement behavior plan


• Record data and graph as required


• Keep open communication with treatment team and families to ensure progress and transfer of skills


• Complete session documentation and paperwork


• Provide 1:1 ABA services to clients in the home, school, or community


• Attends supervision sessions to discuss feedback


• Attends quarterly staff meetings

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift to 30 pounds, transport, and move fast with clients


• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time


• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or other social service field or 60 credits toward a degree in a related field WITH 3 plus years of PAID experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral or intellectual disabilities


• At least 1 year experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders, emotional disturbance, or intellectual disability


• Center-based Behavior Therapists are responsible for obtaining RBT certification within 6 months of employment


• Experience with ABA a plus, but not required