Behavioral Technician

Sevita; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $24.50

New Hire Bonus $2,000

BCBA supervision hours

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Mileage Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sevita is seeking a Behavior Technician to support center-based ABA services for individuals with ASD. The role runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with a $2,000 New Hire Bonus and opportunities for BCBA supervision hours.

You will implement behavior plans 1:1 under BCBA guidance, build rapport with participants, collect data, and work with families and the treatment team to promote communication and social skills and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth and individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent communication skills to build trust quickly.
• Empathetic listener who can guide while facilitating independence.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior management programs 1:1, under BCBA supervision.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic rapport with participants.
• Follow treatment plans and document progress accurately.
• Educate guardians on reinforcement strategies and interventions.
• Collect data (ABC, frequency, duration, latency) as needed.
• Coordinate with families and treatment team for consistent care.

Skills

Youth experience

Communication skills

Empathy and listening

Rapport building

Education

High School Diploma with RBT credential

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Futures, a part of the Sevita family, provides community and center-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other related disorders.For over 15 years, we’ve provided a collaborative, team-based approach dedicated to helping children and families reach their fullest potential. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Behavior Technician

Schedule: Monday trough Friday

Hours: 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

$2,000 New Hire Bonus

Do you have experience in behavioral therapy and want to work for a company that actively improves the lives of the individuals it serves? In the Behavior Technician role, you will be responsible for ensuring behavior management programs are consistently implemented for people served in our Center Based environment, 1:1, working closely with a BCBA. Monday - Friday.

• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship by building rapport with the person served.
• Follow the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation.
• Collaborate with the family and treatment team members to provide behavior management techniques effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals.
• Educate parents/guardians on reinforcement and intervention information when requested.
• Promote safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills
• Review progress of people served objectively using behavior analytic methods, identify solutions to barriers, and make recommendations to the supervisor and behavior analyst when needed.
• Accurately collect behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based recording as needed
• Ensure all documentation, both staff and person served related is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complete incident reports as required by agency policy and procedure.
• Review daily updates for person served such as new programs, access level changes, scheduled sessions, etc., implement programs and train staff on implementation.
• Ensure proper implementation and retraining as needed by routinely communicating with staff.
• Schedule and prepare for leisure activities to keep persons served engaged and active when therapy sessions are not taking place.
• Attend clinical meetings as assigned such as access review meetings, clinical team meetings, progress conferences, etc.
• Responsible for providing up-to-date residential status of participants and identifying problem areas affecting the participant. Follow through with solutions based upon clinical team recommendations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with RBT credential, or, Associate's, or Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with youth, families, individuals with developmental disabilities is required
• Exceptional communication skills with an ability to establish trust and rapport quickly
• A good listener with an ability to empathize while still providing guidance

Why Join Us?

• Hourly rate of $24.50/hour.
• Full compensation/benefits package after 32 hrs/week
• Free Supervision towards BCBA hours
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law