Per Diem Behavior Technician - Evaluation & Treatment Center

OLV Human Services; City of Lackawanna (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

OLV Human Services is seeking a Behavior Technician to provide one-on-one support in home, clinic, or school settings, under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Analyst. You will implement BSPs, assist with FBAs, collect data, and train caregivers for home carryover.

Sessions typically occur five days per week, lasting two to three hours, with potential longer sessions. Travel across Western New York is required to serve clients effectively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles.
• Strong communication with children and parents in diverse settings.
• Good time management to manage multiple sessions and travel.
• Ability to connect with children and families to foster trust.

Responsibilities

• Model and implement behavior support plans under supervision.
• Assist with FBAs and BSPs.
• Collect data and document progress after sessions.
• Travel to client homes across Erie and surrounding counties as needed.
• Provide caregiver training to ensure home carryover.

Skills

ABA knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Build rapport with families

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Empower children. Support families. Make a difference.

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you enjoy working closely with families to bring out the best in every child? We’re looking for a dedicatedBehavior Technicianto join our team!

Learn more about the Evaluation & Treatment Center: https://www.olvhs.org/etc

Additional Information

• Per Diem opportunity
• Hourly rate based on relevant years of experience

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), this position is responsible for modeling and carrying out behavior support plans (BSPs), which could include teaching various skill building or behavior reduction techniques with children and young adults. They will also assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), collect data and provide training to caregivers so they can ensure follow-through at home.

Job Overview

Behavior Technicians provide consistent, one‑on‑one support to clients in home, clinic, or school settings, typically working with the same client to promote continuity of care and progress. Sessions are generally scheduled for five days per week and last approximately two to three hours per session (but could be up to 4 hours in length).

Technicians follow individualized treatment plans that include structured session activities designed to teach new skills, support goal achievement, and reduce challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior intervention plans, behavioral strategies, assisting with activities of daily living such as toileting and self‑care, engaging clients in therapeutic one‑on‑one activities, accurately collecting and documenting client data in Central Reach, and completing detailed session notes after each session to monitor progress and ensure quality of care.

Our OLV Evaluation and Treatment Clinic services a wide range of clients in a vast area of Western New York. Behavior technicians are assigned to clients at the discretion of management and expected to travel to and from client homes which can be anywhere within Erie and surrounding counties.

Essential Job Duties

• Provide a positive and nurturing environment for children and their families
• Assist LBA with the development of FBAs
• Assist LBA with the creation of BSPs
• Teach specific skills required for skill acquisition and/or behavior reduction as outlined in the child’s BSP
• Participate in consultation and meeting sessions
• Answer questions from children and their families
• Observe child behaviors to collect data
• Inform parents and other caregivers about behavioral intervention findings
• Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Natural ability to connect with children and parents
• Good time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Minimum Experience Required

• At least 3 years’ experience working with children and families preferred

License/Registration/ Certifications Required

• Registered Behavior Technician Certification preferred
• Valid NYS Driver's License

Training Requirements

• New Hire Orientation

Physical Requirements

• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, vision to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees need to be able to get on the floor and play.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.