Lead Behavior Technician

Trudeau Center; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Trudeau Center is hiring a Lead Behavior Technician for Pathways in Rhode Island. You will implement behavioral plans for students with autism, coordinate with teachers, BAs, and nurses, and supervise a team.

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–4:00 pm, on-site at Pathways Strategic Teaching Center, 75 Center of New England Blvd. Requirements include an Associate's degree, three years' experience with children in special education, a valid driver’s license, basic computer skills,

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• Three years’ experience with children in a special education setting preferred.
• Ability to lead or manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional strategies as prescribed.
• Collect data using behavioral measurement systems.
• Participate in student IEPs.
• Communicate changes in student status to teacher, BA and nursing staff.
• Coordinate classroom activities when the Classroom Teacher is absent.
• Create and organize classroom schedules and daily lesson plans.
• Implement all aspects of the children’s educational program, including self-care and toileting.
• Implement behavior support strategies and respond to behavioral challenges calmly.
• Support safety programs and evacuation procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Experience with children

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Safety Care Certification

Driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Computer literacy

Job description

Description

Title: Lead Behavior Technician

Department/Location: Children’s Programs - Pathways

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary Band: $24.90/hour

Bargaining Unit: Yes

Reports to: Director of Special Education / Director of Clinical and Educational Services

Supervises: Yes

About Us

For over 60 years, the Trudeau Center has been at the forefront of transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our programs make an immediate and long-lasting impact on individuals of all ages, lifting them up by providing the support they need to thrive. And we have big plans to continue growing and evolving that work in the months and years to come.

Our Mission, Vision & Values

• Mission: Our mission is to promote an enhanced quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Vision: We envision a diverse community where all people are valued and treated with dignity and have access to resources to help them lead productive lives.
• Values: We serve all individuals with compassion and respect. We are accessible and responsive, and we actively seek their input to better serve their needs.

The Role

The Lead Behavior Technician (LBT) provides and implements behavioral reduction or treatment plans to patients with autism or other behavioral-based developmental disorders. This position reports to the Behavior analyst (and or members of the treatment team). In this role, the LBT is expected to ensure that all treatments provided follow established behavior reduction and other behavioral skills protocol at Pathways.

Essential Work Duties and Responsibilities

• Commits to organizational quality initiatives by participating in programs that will assure quality improvements and team processes.
• Implement instructional strategies consistently and accurately as prescribed.
• Implements behavioral measurement systems and collects data.
• Participates in student IEPs.
• Communicates any medical, physical, or other changes in student status to teacher, BA and nursing staff.
• Implement teaching programs in a positive, supportive, and proactive manner at all times.
• Coordinate classroom activities when Classroom Teacher is absent, according to established protocol.
• Creates and organizes classroom schedule and daily student lesson plans.
• Responsible for implementing all aspects of children's educational program, including self-care and toileting skills.
• Implement child educational program in inclusive settings in public education or other educational environments. (this requires transportation to and from these locations)
• Assist in gathering data for program reports.
• Communicate any medical, physical, or other changes in student status to teacher or nursing staff.

Team Management Support

• Ensure safety programs and policies are maintained (such as evacuation process).
• Participate in interview process relating to Behavior Techs
• Participate in interview process relating to Behavior Techs.
• Implement behavior support strategies and respond to behavioral challenges in a calm, supportive, and respectful manner.
• Monitor bus/student arrival and departures daily. .

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Associate's degree
• Three years’ experience working with children in a special education classroom or setting preferred.
• Demonstrated the ability to lead or manage a team.
• Must have valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and vehicle.
• Competency Requirements
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to pass and maintain school Safety Care Certification.

Work Location:

• This position is at Pathways Strategic Teaching Center- 75 Center of New England Blvd.
• Standard hours are M-F 8:30 am-4:00pm
• This is on location except in unique circumstances
• Direct Interaction with Students
• Physical Activity can be up to 40lbs is routinely necessary in such as way as it involves physical contact with students displaying challenging behaviors.