Behavior Technician - Entry Level, Company Paid RBT Certification

General Summary

The BY YOUR SIDE Behavior Technician directs ABA Therapy to children ages 2-21 years old in the center and in-home environments. The Behavior Technician will implement skill acquisition programs and behavior management protocols under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. The Behavior Technician will also be responsible for collecting data on target behaviors during sessions. The Behavior Technician is also responsible for providing comprehensive ABA Therapy for BY YOUR SIDE clients under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor. The Behavior Technician is responsible for defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, can read, analyze and respond to inquiries or complaints from clients/families and effectively present information to the BCBAs. This position’s hours of work and days vary based on the needs of clients/business. Evening, weekend work and/or overtime may be required, as needed.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for enforcing standards for ABA Therapy to maintain BY YOUR SIDE’s high quality of care for clients and families.
• Provide direct 1:1 or small group therapy to children and young adults with autism consistent with the treatment plan under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor.
• Maintain targeted caseload hours of therapy per week.
• Maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Implement treatment plans across multiple domains, including communication, social behavior, learner readiness skills, self-care, replacement behavior and behavior reduction as instructed by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Calmly respond intentionally and in alignment with the client Behavior Intervention Plan to challenging behavior.
• Assist with assessments, under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, when they have assured proper training and administration of such assessment tools (i.e., VBMAPP, ABLLS).
• Assist with maintaining order and safety among the clients in the therapy environment.
• Assist other personnel with related tasks as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in completion of their work activities and for the enhancement of daily operations of the therapy center.
• Provide session coverage for clients (One Time Move) as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, and collaborate with a team of multi-disciplinary therapists to coordinate, communicate relevant information, and implement high quality therapy.
• Participate in training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).
• Completion of all assignments related to staff meetings and training (e.g., ABA meetings) by due date, including make-up assignments.
• Completion of daily activities/routines within the center (i.e., opening/closing procedures, cleaning, organization and creation of session materials, assisting other therapists, etc.).
• Collect and maintain accurate records of client performance through data collection and insurance notes on an online data collection platform. Ensure billing for all appointments through online platform session conversion within a specified period.
• Toilet training and diaper changing may be required.
• Implementation of treatment plans across multiple environments including centers, homes, and communities. Travel to the home and community may be required.
• Prolonged periods of computer use and extended screen time throughout the workday.
• Environmental Conditions/Physical Requirements: Reliable transportation is required for travel to and from work and between therapy environments. May regularly lift, pull, push, and /or move 10-25 pounds, and may frequently lift pull, push, and /or move up to 50 pounds. Physical ability to move quickly, kneel, bend, squat, twist, walk, sit, stand and reach for prolonged periods of time. Must be able to respond quickly, which may include transitioning from a seated position to standing in case of client elopement or emergency.

Completion of Required Training

• Completion of all assignments related to staff meetings and training (e.g., ABA meetings) by due date, including make-up assignments.

Completion of Daily Activities/Routines

• Completion of daily activities/routines within the center (i.e., opening/closing procedures, cleaning, organization and creation of session materials, assisting other therapists, etc.).

Completion of Data Collection and Billing

• Collect and maintain accurate records of client performance through data collection and insurance notes on an online data collection platform. Ensure billing for all appointments through online platform session conversion within a specified period.

Completion of Assessments

• Assist with assessments, under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, when they have assured proper training and administration of such assessment tools (i.e., VBMAPP, ABLLS).

Completion of Treatment Plans Across Multiple Environments

• Implementation of treatment plans across multiple environments including centers, homes, and communities. Travel to the home and community may be required.

Completion of Session Coverage

• Provide session coverage for clients (One Time Move) as needed.

Completion of Staff Meetings and Collaborations

• Participate in staff meetings, team meetings, and collaborate with a team of multi-disciplinary therapists to coordinate, communicate relevant information, and implement high quality therapy.

Completion of Training Provided

• Participate in training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of all assignments related to staff meetings and training (e.g., ABA meetings) by due date, including make-up assignments.

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of daily activities/routines within the center (i.e., opening/closing procedures, cleaning, organization and creation of session materials, assisting other therapists, etc.).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of data collection and billing through an online platform.

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of assessments using tools like VBMAPP and ABLLS.

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of treatment plans across multiple environments including centers, homes, and communities.

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of session coverage for clients (One Time Move) as needed.

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of staff meetings and collaborations with a team of multi-disciplinary therapists.

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s).

Completion of Professional Knowledge

• Completion of training provided to increase professional knowledge by attending in person, through video conferencing, and/or watching the recorded training(s