Behavior Technician

Judson Center; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Judson Center is seeking a Behavior Technician in Warren, Michigan. This role involves implementing treatment plans and providing direct therapy for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders.

Your responsibilities include managing client cases, supporting skill acquisition, and engaging in required training. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, with preferences for a bachelor’s degree and RBT certification.

Flexible working hours in varied environments including client homes will be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with diverse developmental levels.
• Must communicate effectively to follow behavior plans.
• Ability to perform New Hire Competencies with 90% accuracy post-training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line therapy to clients following treatment plans.
• Manage 2-3 client cases and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in trainings and team meetings.

Skills

Work with children, teenagers, and young adults

Comply with ABA intervention methods

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative skills

Cultural competence

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

RBT certification

Job description

Position

Behavior Technician

Status

Full-Time/Part-Time/Contingent, Non-Exempt

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.
• Manage 2-3 client cases, including summarizing data, maintaining a program book and materials, participating in treatment planning sessions, and maintaining a good rapport with parents through weekly contacts.
• Manage challenging behaviors through approved QBS techniques with clients using training and behavior plans provided.
• Graduate student supervision provided.
• Participate 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 to work collaboratively with parents and team members.
• Professional presentation of self and company.
• Cultural competence.
• Must communicate effectively and receptively to follow the behavior plan, emergency procedures, and report on activities.
• Provide culturally competent services that show 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 clients and may 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 up to 50 pounds infrequently.
• Must be able to react and move quickly to respond to clients’ impulsive movements (children and teenagers with autism).
• Must walk and stand approximately 75% of the work day.
• Must bend, kneel, squat, crawl, pivot, and sit on the floor throughout the work day.
• Must run or quickly move short distances (up to 100 feet) to catch or block clients.
• Must use physical management techniques, including single or two‑person restraints, to help manage behavior of clients.

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.