Behavior Technician | Positive Behavior Support Specialist

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Washington; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

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Job summary

Washington Department of Social and Health Services in Washington state seeks a Behavior Technician (Psychology Affiliate) to support adults in State Operated Community Residential (SOCR) programs, implementing behavioral supports, collecting data, and guiding Positive Behavioral Support Plans under clinical oversight.

You will train staff, collaborate with psychologists and vocational partners, and stay current with best practices in community-based care to improve participant outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, education, or related field with at least one year of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, or related field with at least three years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of positive behavior support, ABA, functional assessments, and PBSP development.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and communicate with clients, families, staff, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral support services to eligible DDA clients in SOCR programs in homes and community.
• Collect and analyze behavioral data, conduct functional assessments, and implement PBSPs under clinical oversight.
• Implement positive interventions to reduce challenging behaviors and promote pro-social functioning.
• Support client and staff transitions into and between SOCR homes, addressing barriers to success.
• Train and model behavior support strategies for SOCR staff and vocational vendor staff.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals and represent DDA in meetings and trainings.
• Stay current on best practices in community-based care and participate in team meetings and workshops.

Skills

Positive behavior support

Applied behavior analysis

Functional assessment

PBSP development

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Data collection

Communication & training

Education

Master’s degree in psychology/education/related field

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/education/social work/related field

Job description

Washington Department of Social and Health Services in Washington state seeks a Behavior Technician (Psychology Affiliate) to support adults in State Operated Community Residential (SOCR) programs, implementing behavioral supports, collecting data, and guiding Positive Behavioral Support Plans under clinical oversight.

You will train staff, collaborate with psychologists and vocational partners, and stay current with best practices in community-based care to improve participant outcomes.