Behavior Technician

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma but Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, occupational therapy, human services, speech and language, or closely related field preferred
• Driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
• Ability to understand the characteristics of a wide range of intellectual disabilities
• Personal and professional experience with mindfulness or meditation work preferred
• BLS and CPR Certified (Preferred but not required)
• RBT or BCAT Certified (Preferred but not required)
• CPI or NCI trained (Preferred but not required)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement behavior modification programs
• Attend and participate in treatment/behavior management team meetings with staff
• Able to collect data as assigned by supervisor
• Able to utilize online data collection and scheduling software (i.e. AlohaABA and Motivity)
• Able to effectively communicate with clients verbally and in written correspondence
• Understands and works with the various support systems available in the community
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Able to train others to apply effective behavior management techniques
• Communicate critical information about clients to supervisors
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment
• Record client progress through data collection measures and summary sheets according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment materials, records, data sheets, and stimuli
• Attend weekly/monthly staff meetings

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies
• Learning theories and instructional methods
• Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions
• Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults
• Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations
• Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Assess situations and make proper judgments
• Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner
• Objectively analyze crisis situations
• Respond quickly to emergencies
• Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals
• Perform general clerical duties including maintaining accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
• Ability to stay organized
• Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise
• Maintain a professional demeanor with clients, parents, and other professionals in the field
• Provides information by answering questions and requests
• Provides in-home, community, and school educational and behavioral support
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Maintains client records and confidentiality according to the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and other privacy laws
• Check emails and scheduling software daily
• Maintains certificates and licenses

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
• Sitting most of the time

Compensation

$18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location

In person

Ability to commute/relocate

Vacaville, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Other areas of service: Napa, Fairfield, Vallejo, CA

About the Role

Teach, Acquire, Thrive provides compassionate and inclusive ABA therapy that focuses on the individual needs of their clients and families. Through collaboration and communication, a supportive partnership is built with the families through the dedication of experienced treatment teams. TAT is an inclusive environment that respects, appreciates, and celebrates all differences among their families and their team. At Teach, Acquire, Thrive, we believe that everyone can learn, and the client’s needs always come first.