Behavior Technician-Longview

Lilac Learning Center; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Support for BCBA certification hours

Job summary

Lilac Learning Center in Longview, WA seeks a Behavior Technician to provide one-on-one special education for students with special needs. Join a passionate team dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where empathy and respect are prioritized. Your responsibilities will include direct student care, implementing development strategies, and documenting behavior.

The role offers full-time benefits, including medical coverage and support for BCBA or BCABA certification. A high school diploma and effective communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to function autonomously in various situations.
• Ability to follow safety procedures when working with students.
• Ability to communicate clearly and maintain professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student care in individual and group settings.
• Implement development strategies and follow intervention plans.
• Collect and document data on student behavior.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Physical ability to manage active students

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Check out our website at www.LilacLearningCenter.com to learn more about us.

Behavior Technician Job Description

We are looking for curious, passionate, and ethical BTs to provide one-on-one special education to our students with special needs. Our team values empathy, respect, creativity, and nerdiness to the core. We’d love to have you as a part of our data-driven team to help speak out for those that are voiceless and teach those that learn differently. We provide training, support, and growth to each BT to foster an environment of continuous learning and teamwork. Will you join us in our mission to raise the standard for special education?

Responsibilities

• Provide direct student care in one-on-one and group formats.
• Implement skill development strategies.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable student behavior.
• Deliver teaching trials and apply prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Follow Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP) and use safety care (physical management) as needed.
• Communicate student events to teachers/BCBAs.
• Maintain accurate documentation.
• Prepare meals and snacks for students.
• Deliver medication and administer food handler’s card.
• Support lead technicians with indirect tasks such as assessments and goal drafts.
• Assist teachers and BCBAs with assessments and goal drafting.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the facility.
• Drive company vehicles as required.
• Collaborate with treatment team, including students, parents, caregivers, outside professionals, lead behavioral technicians, behavior specialists, and coworkers.
• Adhere to safety procedures when working with students and use appropriate physical responses to manage active or aggressive students.
• Maintain student confidentiality and dignity.
• Attend required training and maintain technical knowledge.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Good public relations skills.
• Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical ability to respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Follows the appropriate chain of command and responds appropriately to feedback.
• Maintains professional boundaries and student dignity.

Education Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma.

Experience Preferences

• History of working with children K-12.
• History of working with individuals with severe behavior.

Physical Requirements

• Assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods.
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, walk, balance, lift 50 pounds, push or pull 50 pounds, carry 50 lbs, grasp, reach, handle, stoop, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell regularly.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Physical response skills including running, walking for a minimum of 5 minutes, escorting a student for a minimum of 5 minutes, climbing a six-foot fence.
• Ability to perform approved escorts, holds, and restraints to maintain safety.

Other Requirements

• Criminal background clearance or formal exception.
• Valid/Active driver’s license with a clean driving record and verified auto insurance.

Equipment Used

• Children’s toys and educational materials.
• Office equipment including copy machine, laptop, iPad, and phone.
• Hand tools including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and painting supplies.
• Kitchen appliances including oven, air fryer, and dishwasher.
• Cleaning equipment including mop, vacuum, and handhelds.

Working Environment

• Noise conditions: moderate and occasional loud noise from students, toys, and normal school equipment.
• Heat/cold: may be subject to heat, cold, wet, and/or humid weather conditions, including five or more minutes in extreme heat, cold, or wet weather conditions.
• Injury exposure: position requires physical activity and occasionally physical management of a student.
• Environmental exposures: potential exposure to secretions, saliva, blood, urine, and feces; risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm.
• Paid holidays.
• Pay (dependent on experience).

Benefits

• Supportive, welcoming, and fun work environment.
• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match (waiting periods apply).
• All staff seeking BCBA or BCABA certification receive required supervised hours as part of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation, driver’s license, working cell phone, and valid car insurance with documentation when requested.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to pass background check, fingerprinting, and complete application for Certified Behavior Technician license.
• Successful completion of 40-hour training within 1 week of employment (stipend upon completion).
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Food Handler’s Card within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, home or community settings.
• Experience and understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• 2- or 4-year degree in Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) credential (prior consideration).