Behavior Technician Working with kids PART TIMEENTRY LEVEL

About Behavior Consulting Inc; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

About Behavior Consulting Inc. is seeking an entry-level Behavior Technician to assist behavior analysts and case managers in implementing ABA treatment plans at clients' homes in Orange, CA.

You will work under supervision to deliver behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs for ages 3–17. The role involves traveling to client homes, attending trainings at the office, and coordinating with a BCBA and case manager to meet individualized goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in progress in a behavioral health or related field.
• Driver's License required.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred; ABA and data collection training available.
• Available to work 2pm–8pm with at least 10 hours per week; weekend coverage possible.

Responsibilities

• Model and prompt self-care activities.
• Converse with individuals to promote social skills and interaction.
• Accompany families in community outings.
• Observe and document behaviors to support treatment goals.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Work in clients' homes (drive time reimbursed); trainings held at Orange office.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Social perceptiveness

Self-monitoring

Kids/teens experience

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in progress

Tools

ABA training

Data collection

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Job Summary

Behavior Technicians are responsible for assisting behavior analysts and case managers to implement treatment plans which consist of behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs. The candidate will work with individuals (ranging from the ages of 3 to 17 years old) implementing treatment plans established by the clinical team within their home in collaboration with the BCBA and the case manager.

Comments

Entry Level job for college students seeking experience in the realm of psychology (or related fields). About Behavior Consulting, Inc, (ABC, Inc.) is an agency that works with families that directly works with children whose age ranges from 3-17 years of age, utilizing the Science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The team is composed of Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Mental Health Professionals. The behavior interventionist will primarily be working under the supervision of the Board-Certified Behavioral Analyst while they work directly with clients in their home. Trainings are held in-person at our office.

General Accountabilities

• Model and prompt activities to train self-care practices.
• Converses with the individuals to promote social skills and social interaction.
• Accompanies families in community outings.
• Observes and documents behaviors in order to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Be comfortable working in homes (studio apt., housing projects, etc.) of families with limited resources.
• Attend training to acquire further knowledge.
• Provide services based in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis, including behavior management, discrete trial training, social skills training, and caregiver education to clients with developmental disabilities and their families.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associates degree (in progress) in a behavioral health or related field.
• Driver's License
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
• Applied Behavior Analysis (training available)
• Data Collection (training available)
• Pass FBI/DOJ clearance through Live Scan
• Must be available to work between the hours 2pm-8pm AND be available for a minimum of 10 hours per week - weekend coverage also available.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Working with children and teenagers
• Social perceptiveness
• Service orientation
• Self-Monitoring
• Interpersonal Communication
• Active listening
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Physical Demands

• Able to work prolonged periods of time in an environment with fluctuating temperature ranges
• Able to stand prolonged periods of time
• Able to frequently lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance

Location

• Services are provided at the home of the patient.
• Multiple cases will consist from driving to one home to another (drive time and mileage are reimbursed)
• Trainings and meetings will be at the office in Orange.

COVID-19 Consideration

• PPE is provided
• During COVID-19, group trainings and meetings are virtual.