ABA TECHNICIAN

About the role

A BCB-approved Behavior Technician/Therapist providing direct one-to-one behavioral intervention to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing problematic behaviors in home, community, and school settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct client care in 1:1 and group settings using a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training.
• Follows the behavioral plan developed by the BCBA supervisor.
• Captures, records, and summarizes data on observable client behavior.
• Utilizes safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with clients.
• Maintains client confidentiality.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Collaborates with the treatment team including the client, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, and colleagues.
• Maintains and advances technical knowledge by attending required trainings.
• Collects data on all programming and writes progress notes.
• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
• Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Responsible for timely travel to homes and/or throughout the community, as needed.

Requirements

• Formal education required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent, if RBT certified; BA preferred.
• Previous experience required: Must have 1-2 years experience working with special needs children in various settings.
• Must be willing to train and become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community. St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO.