Behavior Technician EDU

O.L.V. Human Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Health, dental & vision insurance

Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement

Job summary

O.L.V. Human Services in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Behavior Support Technician-EDU. You will assist Behavior Support Consultants by observing classrooms, collecting data, and ensuring the implementation of behavior protocols. Your role involves crisis intervention and training staff in best practices.

The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience, a high school diploma, and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis. This position offers various benefits including health insurance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the development/implementation of behavior support plans with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis.
• NYS Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Behavior Support Consultants in various duties including classroom observation and data collection.
• Provide crisis intervention for individuals.
• Train staff to implement behavior protocols.

Skills

Computer skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree or Higher in Human Services, Special Education or School Psychology

Job description

Job Summary

The Behavior Support Technician-EDU is responsible for assisting the Behavior Support Consultants in the following duties: classroom observation; data collection; training staff to implement individual behavior protocols and behavior intervention plans; and treatment integrity monitoring. Each individual also may be assigned to one or more special projects including administrative and organization tasks associated with these assignments.

Essential Job Duties

1. Provide behavioral consultation to teams under the guidance of the Behavior Support Consultants.
2. Provide crisis intervention for individuals.
3. Collect, organize and maintain data.
4. Assist with training of staff in best-practice methods.
5. Assist with the completion of reports.
6. Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines requirements.

Skills

• Computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)

Competencies

• Communication: Oral and written
• Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Problem solving: Takes a systematic approach to solving problems rather than reacting to symptoms
• Attention to detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Adaptability: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace

Education

Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: Associate’s Degree or Higher in Human Services, Special Education or School Psychology

Experience

Minimum Experience Required: 1-2 years in the development/implementation of behavior support plans with individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or mental health concerns using Applied Behavior Analysis methodology. Must demonstrate basic knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis.

Required License/Registration/Certification

• NYS Driver’s License

Training

• New Hire Orientation

Physical Requirements

• The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.
• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, dental & vision insurance options
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• Employee referral program