Lead Behavior Technician

Judson Center; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Judson Center is seeking a Lead Behavior Technician in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This role involves implementing treatment plans for individuals with autism and providing direct therapy. You'll work closely with families and staff, ensuring effective behavioral management and documentation of client progress.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field and must possess or be willing to obtain an RBT certification. This position offers flexible working hours and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children, teenagers, and young adults.
• Able to be trained in ABA intervention methods.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience as a Behavior Technician.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment plans under supervision of BCBA.
• Provide direct line therapy to clients.
• Manage challenging behaviors following approved techniques.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Graduate student pursuing BCBA or BCaBA certificate

Job description

Position

Lead Behavior Technician

Status

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to

Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Job Summary

The Lead/Senior Behavior Technician implements treatment plans created by BCBA and provide direct line therapy for children, teenagers, and young adults with autism spectrum disorder under the supervision of the BCBA. In addition to direct line service, the Lead/Senior Behavior Technician assists Behavior Analysts in clinical and operational duties as assigned to provide support to staff and clients at the center.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct line therapy (including 1:1 and small group) to clients following all the guidelines set forth in the treatment plan.
• Manage challenging behaviors in accordance with approved QBS techniques as outlined in the client’s behavior plan.
• Complete and distribute weekly parent take-home notes.
• Establish and maintain good therapeutic rapport with families.
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with staff.
• Model excellent on-shift behavior with clients and professionalism with families.
• Monitor staff performance on shift with clients and provide both supportive and corrective feedback as necessary.
• Bring matters to Behavior Analysts and/or Associate Clinical Managers as appropriate.
• Open and close clinic as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment, including classrooms and shared spaces.
• Participate in required trainings.
• Attend all scheduled team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage challenging behaviors through approved QBS techniques with clients using training and behavior plan provided.
• Collect and summarize behavioral data.
• Update client and staff schedules based off of cancellations or other updates.
• Download daily data from Central Reach and upload into EHR within one business day for BCBA to approve for billing.
• Participate in clinical research and poster presentations for local autism conferences.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children, teenagers, and young adults of various developmental levels.
• Ability to be trained in and comply with Applied Behavior Analysis intervention methods.
• Following initial staff training (within 90 days), perform New Hire Competencies with 90% accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents and team members.
• Display excellent customer service to families during pick up and drop off, including a smile and a greeting.
• Professional presentation of self and company, including appropriate dress code and respectful communication with others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and receptively in order to follow through with individualized behavior plan, emergency procedures, and report on activities.
• Ability to provide culturally competent services that shows sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Education, Certificates, Licenses Required

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in psychology, social work, or another related field.
• RBT Required. If not currently held, must be willing to work towards obtaining RBT through training and supervision of BCBA within 90 days.
• Must be enrolled in coursework as a graduate student pursuing BCBA or BCaBA certificate.
• Must have at least 1-year experience as a Behavior Technician.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License, appropriate insurance and use of own vehicle.

Working Conditions

• Hours will vary.
• Flexible Schedule and office space.
• Job requires willingness to work in families’ homes and in the office.
• Majority of time spent with client and can include toilet training, feeding, and teaching other daily living skills.
• Management of challenging/dangerous behavior.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and lift up to 50 pounds infrequently.
• Must be able to react and move quickly to respond to impulsive movement of clients (children and teenagers with autism).
• Must be able to walk and stand approximately 75% of the work day.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, crawl, pivot, and sit on floor throughout the work day.
• Must be able to run or quickly move short distances (up to 100 feet) to catch or block clients (children and teenagers with autism).
• Must be able to use physical management techniques, including single or two-person restraints, to help manage behavior of clients (children and teenagers).