Behavior Technician

Catholic Charities of Central Washington; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical &%2

Retirement 403(b) Plan

Basic Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Central Washington is seeking a Behavior Technician to provide direct ABA services to children aged 2-6 in a clinic-based setting in Yakima, WA. The role supports families and collaborates with BCBAs to implement individualized programs and data collection.

Responsibilities include data recording, lead activities under supervision, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment while adhering to HIPAA and program policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of preschool-children behavioral/developmental experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Must be willing to obtain a Certified Behavior Technician license with WA Dept of Health.

Responsibilities

• Implement ABA procedures under BCBA supervision.
• Provide ABA services in natural and therapeutic environments.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment for children and families.
• Collect and record data for targets and goals.
• Lead therapeutic activities under BCBA supervision.
• Participate in team discussions about client programs.
• Observe confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
• Report suspected child abuse following mandated reporting protocols.

Skills

Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish /English

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

Position Summary:

The Applied Behavior Analysis program at Catholic Charities provides intensive services in a clinic-based model. The Behavior Technician is responsible for providing direct services to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in therapeutic setting. This role serves children ages 2-6 and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) procedures to teach skills and address disruptive behavior under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Provide ABA services in natural and therapeutic environments, using behavior modification, skill acquisition, and other designated treatment approaches to support skill generalization and successful transitions to other services. This can include working with children exhibiting tantrum behaviors, aggression and self-injurious behaviors using procedures identified through a functional behavior assessment to address the behavior by its function.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and families, including appropriate supervision and adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.
• Support program activities and classroom routines, including lesson planning, preparing developmentally appropriate activities, and assisting with the cleanliness and safety of indoor and outdoor environments.
• Completes intake assessments, develops individualized program exemplars or materials, and participates in the collection of data for a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)/Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LABA).
• Responsible for collecting and recording data on all current targets, treatment goals and relevant documentation.
• Lead therapeutic activities under the supervision and direction of the BCBA
• Participate in team discussion regarding current clients' programs and their implementation

Follow all policies and procedures for the ABA program

• Observe confidentiality and HIPAA standards in all activities
• Report suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to the BCBA and follow mandated reporting protocols.
• Follow all protocols set up for the ABA program and child interventions and treatment.

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. In addition, approximately 20% of the time may include physically assisting a child exhibiting behavior problems to ensure the safety of other children and staff. There may be times that sitting on the floor or in small chairs will be required. The position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.

Non-physical Requirements:

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• 2 years of experience working with preschool children with behavioral and developmental concerns including Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred

Special Skills

• Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish / English) preferred
• Possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills with children with ASD
• Ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team
• Computer and word processing competence
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Must have or be willing to obtain a Certified Behavior Technician license with the Washington State Department of Health
• First Aid & CPR certification preferred

Employment is conditional upon:

• Clearance if criminal background check and finger printing check when required

Work Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-12pm (36 hour week)

Wage Range:

$20.00 - $24.50 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays, 12 days of vacation, 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
• Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
• Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
• Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
• Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
• Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
• Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
• Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment

It is the practice of Catholic Charities to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We gladly offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and employment.