Behavior Technician BT

momentum-formerly-ucpla; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave

Credit Union Benefits and Discounts

$750 Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Plan (403B)

Job summary

A leading nonprofit provider in Long Beach is hiring Behavior Technicians to support children with Autism and related disorders. Responsibilities include providing direct care, implementing behavior strategies, and working closely with families. A high school diploma and experience with children is preferred. This part-time role offers varying hours, including evenings.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Behavior Technician or with children with Autism preferred.
• Must pass all pre-employment screening including a background check.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and valid driving proof required.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with children with Autism or related disorders.
• Collect data on observed behaviors.
• Implement behavior analytic services as developed by the BCBA.

Skills

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work cooperatively with others

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Schedule Available:

• ** Varying hours, Monday through Friday**
• Must be available to work evenings, as needed

Momentum is hiring Behavior Technicians for the Behavior Health Services program in the South Bay Area. The Behavior Technician will provide direct support to children with Autism and/or other related disorders under the supervision of a Behavior Analyst. You will work with children in their home and throughout the community in which they live.

B enefits (Part-time):

• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
• Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
• $750.00 Referral Bonus Program
• Retirement Plan (403B)

Behavior Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work 1:1 or in a small group with children with Autism or related disorders
• Collect data on observed behaviors
• Provide direct implementation of behavior analytic services to children with autism and/or other related disorders
• Implement positive behavior strategies with children as developed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Implement strategies with children including antecedent and consequence (reinforcement) strategies, based on developed treatment plans and strategies with their BCBA
• Work in the home, community, school, clinic or other designated settings with children and their families providing direct behavior-analytic care as determined in the child's assessment and treatment plan
• Assist with individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collection
• Work closely with parents/caregivers of assigned clients
• Complete all necessary documentation in a timely and satisfactory manner as requested by the Behavior Analyst
• Attend trainings on and utilize Applied Behavior Analysis
• Ensure that people exercise their rights and that rights are not restricted without due process, ensuring people are treated with dignity and respect
• Maintain availability to respond to the needs of the children we support
• Follow Momentum crisis and emergency procedures, including de-escalation strategies, first aid strategies, mandated reporting etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet departments and/or business needs

Behavior Technician Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required
• One (1) year of experience as a Behavior Technician or experience working with children with Autism and/or other developmental disabilities, preferred or as required by regulations
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact and communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external audiences and colleagues
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
• Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, health screening, TB screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to twenty-five(25) pounds
• Valid and current proof of legal right to drive; required

With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates.