Behavior Technician_Hillside, New Jersey

Kona Medical Consulting; Hillside (NJ); Hybrid; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare consulting firm in Hillside, New Jersey is looking for a Behavior Technician to provide behavioral therapy support. The position requires a high school diploma and experience with the ASD population. Responsibilities include identifying client needs, training in skills, and behavioral observation. This part-time position offers flexible hours and a starting pay of $20/hr.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience working with the ASD population.
• Must be willing to complete 40 hours of online RBT training.

Responsibilities

• Identify individual client's needs, concerns, and emotions.
• Provide support to clients to resolve problems and develop positive behavior.
• Train clients in various skills and teach new habits.

Skills

Behavioral therapy support

Emotional engagement

Positive reinforcement

Observation and reporting

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Overview

Role: Behavior Technician (Hillside, New Jersey) for Kona Medical Consulting. This position involves behavioral therapy support under the TIBS for Kids client in Avenel, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Identify individual client's needs, concerns, and emotions.
• Provide support to clients to resolve problems, increase independence and develop positive behavior.
• Engage emotionally with clients and encourage positive interaction with others.
• Train clients in various skills and teach them new habits and routines.
• Use various techniques to redirect negative behavior (e.g., positive reinforcement, time-out, prompting).
• Observe behavior in public settings and identify inappropriate behaviors that need to be corrected.
• Prepare reports of daily activities (Observation notes and daily reports).

Qualifications

• Must have at least high school diploma.
• Must be willing to complete 40 hour online RBT training if not already completed.
• Previous experience working with ASD population.

Pay and Location

Pay range: starting at $20/hr, part time/per diem up to 20 hours per week.

Location: Clinic in Avenel, NJ; opportunities to see clients in home as well.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care