Behavior Technician - Home-Based

STAR ABA LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

STAR ABA LLC in Meriden, CT is seeking a Behavioral Technician to deliver clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols for children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in home, community, clinic and school settings.

You will collect data, assist with parent training, and work under the supervision of a Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst to implement interventions and document progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field and 1 year direct relevant youth/family experience or an associate’s degree with 2 years of direct relevant experience.
• Strong organization and communication skills are required.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement intervention strategies under BCBA supervision.
• Teach targeted behaviors using reward systems, incidental teaching, and pivotal response training.
• Record and track data from training sessions.
• Reinforce positive behavior with children on caseload.
• Communicate with administrators, parents and community members.
• Provide accurate documentation of intervention, goals and objectives.
• Facilitate transitions between agencies, programs, and professionals.
• Identify emergencies and ensure child safety.
• Provide 1:1 and group direct client care with intensive teaching.
• Follow prescribed behavior skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent training and caregiver education.
• Discuss client progress with parents/caregivers as instructed by the BCBA.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Reliability / punctuality

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Associate’s degree (60 credits)

Job description

Job Details

Location: Meriden, CT 06450

Position Type: Per Diem

Salary Range: $20.00 - $27.00 hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Description Summary

The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Clients include children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, clinic, and school settings. The Behavioral Technician will collect data on programs and assist with parent training. The Behavior Technician works under the supervision of a Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Plan and implement intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring and consultation under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Teach targeted behaviors using specialized techniques that may include reward systems, incidental teaching, and pivotal response training.
• Record and track data from training sessions.
• Reinforce positive behavior with children on caseload.
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with administrators, parents and community members.
• Provide accurate documentation of intervention, goals and objectives.
• Facilitate transition among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes.
• Identify emergency situations and determine appropriate action to ensure child safety.
• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follow the prescribed behavior skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with the client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All Employees Will:

• Exercise necessary cost control measures.
• Strive to provide and maintain positive external and internal customer service and promote a culture of excellence in customer service.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed.
• Be able to be depended upon to plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and taking breaks in the expected time frames.
• Meet all productivity requirements.
• Demonstrate team behavior and promote a team‑oriented environment.
• Represent the organization professionally at all times.

Additional Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hearing and speaking ability is required to communicate on the telephone.
• Vision is necessary for entering data.
• Reaching is required for paper management.
• Manual dexterity is required for operating the computer, photocopier and telephone.
• Mobility is required for going to the photocopier, fax machine, etc.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to function independently and have personal integrity.
• Requires flexibility of hours.

PSYCHOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to recognize tasks to be done and perform them independently.
• Ability to establish a responsible and trustworthy rapport with staff by being punctual and providing proper notification and advance notice for absence and tardiness.
• Follow through on tasks as assigned.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing work schedules.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment under time constraints.

INTELLECTUAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to learn all Constellation Kids policies and procedures.
• Judgment skills in processing telephone calls.
• Organizational skills necessary to establish priorities of tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate all aspects of the computer, photocopier and telephone.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions provided by the supervisor both in written and oral formats.
• Ability to read, write and type.

Acknowledgement

I have read this job description and physical demands for the position as Behavior Technician. I agree to perform the tasks outlined in this job description in a safe manner and in accordance with the company’s established procedures. I understand that I may not release or disclose protected health or company information without proper authorization. I understand that the company reserves the right to make changes to this job description at any time at their discretion. I also understand that my employment is at will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at will either by the company or myself and such termination can be made with or without notice.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university AND one year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• OR an associate’s degree (60 college credits) AND a minimum of two years of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• Strong organization and communication skills are required.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification is a plus.