Behavior Technician; Part-Time

Milestones Behavioral Services; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestones Behavioral Services is seeking a dedicated staff member to implement ABA programs on-site, deliver direct patient care, and collect behavioral data. The role emphasizes collaboration with a team of BCBA®s, behavior specialists, and related service providers, ensuring patient progress and staff well-being.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience implementing behavioral assessment/treatment programs is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use email.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in onsite implementation of ABA programs across sessions for all areas of the patient’s treatment plan.
• Provide direct patient care following the prescribed Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Collect and record data on observable behavior.
• Apply safety procedures, PPE, and maintain line-of-sight supervision as needed.
• Maintain dignity, confidentiality, and professionalism with patients.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer basics

Email communication

Job description

• A deeply supportive, team-centered environment where teachers, BCBA®s, behavior specialists, and related service providers work hand-in-hand
• Access to robust resources and clinical expertise, ensuring you’re never alone in problem-solving or planning
• Immediate opportunity to pursue Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®)certification (if you do not already possess)
• Collaborative culture with leadership that truly listens and invests in your success
• Small caseloads that allow for student development and success
• A workplace that prioritizes client progress, staff well-being, and meaningful, mission-driven work

Under the direct supervision of a Behavior Analyst (BCBA®), the Essential Functions of this position are:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mustparticipatein onsiteimplementation ofABA programsacross sessions for all areas of thepatient’streatment plan.
• Provide directpatientcare following the prescribedBehaviorIntervention Plan (BIP).
• Apply all MBS safety procedures when transporting or working withpatients. Mayinclude physical management, environmental awareness,maintainingline of sight supervision,usingand wearing PPE etc.
• Collect and record data on observable behavior.
• Preparationofpatientmaterials, as assigned.
• Must implement allACES Physical Assisttechniques as necessary per certification standards and in line with organizational policy.
• Properly wear PPE, attend all trainings related to PPE and follow all safety procedures and requirements with or without accommodation.
• Maintain dignity,confidentiality,and professionalismwithpatients and adhere to policy and protocols.
• Compliance with HIPAA and other state and federal regulations.
• Participate inMBS assignedtrainings– in person,synchronous, asynchronous.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

The minimum qualifications and requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in the implementation of behavioral assessment/treatment programs with the developmentally disabled population is highly preferred.
• A basic knowledge of computer systems,softwareandproficiencywith e-mail communication.
• Good organizational, multitasking, andcommunication skills(oral and written).
• Required to follow all safety procedures and requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically care for young children up to 6 years old, with and without the assistance of one or more designated individuals.
• Must have the physical ability to bend at the waist (up to 45 degrees), twist, and move independently between standing and kneeling positions. Requires the ability to firmly grasp objects and raise hands overhead.
• Must be able to engage in sustained physical activity such as walking, running, and shuffling in multiple directions (including backward) for several minutes.
• Ability to routinely and safely perform heavy to very heavy physical tasks associated with “hands‑on” student management, including during emergency situations or when responding to aggressive behavior.
• Must be capable of learning and correctly demonstrating multi-step physical procedures/maneuvers to manage students independently or as part of a coordinated team.
• This position requires in-person, on-site attendance.

Milestones Behavioral Services is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability (learning, intellectual, mental and/or physical disability), ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, ethnic traits historically associated with race (such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, sex, sexual orientation, service in the uniformed services, veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, victim of sexual assault and/or trafficking, or other status protected by applicable law.

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