Behavior Technician, Severe Behavior Services- Full time $26-$28 per hour

Easterseals Southern California; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California is seeking a Behavior Technician to provide clinic and home-based therapy sessions for clients exhibiting severe behaviors and autism. The role includes direct support, data collection, and collaboration with treatment teams.

Applicants should be enrolled in a relevant program and possess ABA experience. Training will be provided in crisis management. The position offers starting pay of $26-$28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Some ABA experience and at least two years of experience with adolescents and/or adults with profound disabilities including autism.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support participants diagnosed with autism and severely challenging behavior.
• Assist BCBAs with behavior assessments and skill acquisition plans.
• Teach socially appropriate behavior identified in treatment plans.

Skills

Behavior analysis methodologies

Communication skills

Crisis management techniques

Basic computer skills

Education

Enrollment in an accredited college or university related to early childhood education, psychology, nursing, or a related field

Crisis Management Training (MCPP) Intermediate and Advanced

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

iPad and other assigned devices

Job description

Overview

Our Behavior Technician role provides CLINIC and HOME BASED therapy sessions to clients that exhibit severe behaviors (clients also receive ABA services in community settings as appropriate).

Starting pay ranges from $26-$28 per hour.

Essential Function

• Supports and works with participants diagnosed with autism and severely challenging behavior of all ages. Challenging behavior may include aggression, property destruction, self‑injurious behavior, feeding issues, among others. Services may be at the participant's home, community, and/or center. Most participants start services at the center, and treatment is generalized to the home or community after it is determined to be appropriate.
• Collects data about participant behavior through direct observation. Appointments may be divided into several treatment intervals in which specific interventions and data collection procedures are used to target the participant's individualized needs.
• Assists BCBAs as directed with behavior assessments and skill acquisition plans. May assist with functional analyses, preference assessments, and development of instructional materials.
• Teaches participants the socially appropriate behavior identified in treatment plans. Adheres to the treatment plan to maintain high treatment integrity.
• Nurtures participants’ skills to produce socially significant and meaningful outcomes for participants and their families.
• Communicates intervention results to participants' caregivers and treatment teams daily.
• Provides direct intervention with a staff‑to‑participant ratio of 2:1 due to the severity of the challenging behavior; displays excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Provides treatment sessions that range from 3 to 4 hours, Monday through Friday. Requires arriving early to prepare for therapy and staying 30 minutes after the scheduled appointment to complete session notes, email a daily report to all team members, graph session data, and clean up.
• Participates in caregiver training sessions to the extent feasible. Typically involves collecting data on caregivers' performance and providing feedback on their implementation.
• Attends weekly team meetings for each participant on their caseload. Meetings are approximately 45 to 60 minutes in duration and require input based on the data collected within a behavior analytic framework.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university with preference for a program related to early childhood education, psychology, nursing, or a related field.
• Crisis Management Training is required (MCPP) Intermediate and (MCPP) Advanced. Training will be provided during onboarding activities after employment begins. Continued employment with Easterseals Severe Behavior Services is contingent upon successfully passing Crisis Management Training at both the Intermediate and Advanced levels.

Experience

• Some ABA experience and at least two years of experience working with adolescents and/or adults with profound disabilities including autism.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated competency in approaches to intervention, based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis; competency in employing behavior analytic methodologies, including discrete trial and naturalistic teaching procedures, differential reinforcement, continuous and discontinuous measurement, and crisis/emergency procedures.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and physical competency in a formal behavior management safety course, provided through ESSC or an approved affiliate.
• Must possess basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.). Must be able to learn and use an iPad and/or other assigned devices.
• Ability to maintain positive consumer interaction and professionalism, communicate effectively through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups; demonstrated ability to interact well with participants, their families, and to maintain a positive and cordial demeanor.
• Ability to interpret and implement ESSC policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, exercise discretion, and maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling sensitive situations and documentation.
• Ability to pass a post‑offer physical examination and a TB test.
• Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity. A signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals of Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Physical Requirements In Accordance With ADA

Carrying/Lifting: Frequent / 0‑30 lbs. & occasional / up to 70 lbs.

Standing: frequent / up to 4 hours per day

Sitting: occasional / up to 3 hours per day

Walking: frequent / up to 3 hours per day

Repetitive Motion/Activity: walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting

Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint

Travel: up to 50% of time

Environmental Exposure: unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (e.g., noise, yelling, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) 20‑50% of work time