Senior Behavior Technician

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown seeks a Senior Behavior Technician to support ABA treatment for young children with autism. You will train technicians, assist BCBA, and maintain data collection while ensuring patient safety and confidentiality in a clinical outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, implementing teaching strategies, and collaborating with treatment teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field required.
• RBT certification required.
• One year of ABA experience with young children with autism.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and role model for new behavior technicians; provide orientation and training.
• Lead initial and ongoing training of technicians using Behavioral Skills Training.
• Provide proactive in-the-moment support to manage challenging patient behavior (SafetyCare).
• Support and optimize teaching strategies with patients.
• Assist Behavior Analysts with programming/protocols, data sheets, and graphs; prepare agendas.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and facilitate communication within ABA department.
• Maintain client confidentiality according to HIPAA laws.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Pursue ongoing training and maintain RBT certification.
• Fulfill duties of behavior technician when needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Pursuing BCBA credential

Two or more years ABA experience (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

## Senior Behavior TechnicianApplylocations: Neurodevelopmental Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR26-40444## Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.Provide support to patients and Behavior Technicians as directed and supervised by BCBA. Responsibilities include initial and ongoing training of technicians, assisting BCBA with recurring tasks, providing ongoing and in-the-moment support to technicians regarding skill building and behavior reduction strategies. Can function as a behavior technician as needed.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field2. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board **EXPERIENCE:**1. One (1) year providing Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment to young children with autism**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS****:****EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Pursuing Board Certified Behavioral Analyst credential**EXPERIENCE:**1. Two (2) or more years providing Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment to with young children with autism**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1. Serve as mentor/role model for new behavior technicians, including orientation for new team members2. Responsible for initial and ongoing training of behavior technicians using Behavioral Skills Training, including teaching concepts and strategies related to skill building and behavior reduction3. Provide proactive in-the-moment support to behavior technicians to manage challenging patient behavior, including use of crisis prevention and management strategies (SafetyCare).4. Provide proactive and in-the-moment support to behavior technicians to optimize implementation of teaching strategies with patients.5. Assist Behavior Analysts with recurring tasks, including:* Creation of programming/protocols and materials* Target selection* Creation or adjustment of data collection sheets and graphs* Creation of team meeting agendas* Team guidance6. Collaborate with treatment teams and facilitate communication between all job roles within ABA department.7. Maintain client confidentiality according to HIPPA laws.8. Maintain a clean and safe work space.9. Commit to ongoing training and development, such as maintaining RBT certification.10. Share in the responsibility for daily cleaning and maintenance of client workspace and clinic as a whole.11. Fulfill job responsibilities of behavior technician as needed.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Ability to quickly switch between, or remain in, physical positions (e.g., standing/sitting/moving) for extended periods.2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds, repeatedly as needed.3. Ability to get up and down from floor or small chairs while instructing or playing with small children.4. Ability to move quickly and maintain patient proximity to optimize treatment and promote safety (e.g., prevent elopement opportunities).**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Work is performed in a clinical outpatient environment.**SKILLS AND ABILITIES:**1. Must be ambitious and self-motivated.2. Must like and be comfortable with change.3. Must be comfortable collaborating with attending physicians.4. Must be well organized.5. Must possess efficient time management skills.6. Excellent verbal communication skills.7. Understanding of behavior analytic terminology.8. Ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient.9. Must be able to work well as part of a team.10. Maintain professional boundaries.11. Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.12. Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and related skills.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals**Cost Center:**8203 WVUH CH Pediatrics Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy**Address:**201 Bakers Ridge RdMorgantownWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.