Behavior Technician Severe Behavior Sevices- Northridge

Overview

Our Behavior Technician role provides CLINIC and HOME BASED therapy sessions to clients that exhibit severe behaviors (clients also receive ABA services in community settings as appropriate).

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Designs services provided for individuals with severe needs. Requires extensive experience working with individuals with autism and severe challenging behavior, or have exemplary performance providing ABA treatment.

Essential Functions

• Supports and works with participants diagnosed with autism and severely challenging behavior of all ages.
• Challenging behavior may include aggression, property destruction, self-injurious behavior, feeding issues, among others.
• Services may be at the participant's home, community, and/or center.
• May serve individuals with autism to address a range of severe needs, such as problem behavior, skill acquisition, feeding, toileting, etc.
• Provides coaching, support, and guidance to the parent/guardian/caregiver in implementing treatment plans.
• Makes observations about participant behavior through direct observation.
• Collects data about participant behavior through direct observation.
• Teaches participants the socially appropriate behavior identified in treatment plans.
• Adheres to the treatment plan to maintain high treatment integrity.
• Nurtures participants’ skills to produce socially significant and meaningful outcomes for participants and their families.
• Communicates intervention results to participants' caregivers and treatment teams daily.
• Provides direct intervention with a staff-to-participant ratio at 2:1 due to the severity of the challenging behavior; displays excellent communication skills and teamwork.
• Provides treatment sessions which range from 3 to 4 hours, Monday through Friday.
• Absents early to prepare for therapy and to stay 30 minutes after the scheduled appointment to complete session notes, email a daily report to all team members, graph session data, and clean up.
• Participates in caregiver training sessions to the extent feasible.
• Attends weekly team meetings for each participant on their caseload.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university with preference for program related to early childhood education, psychology, nursing, or related field.
• Crisis Management Training is required (MCPP) Intermediate and (MCPP) Advanced. Training will be provided during onboarding activities after employment begins.

Experience

• Some ABA experience and at least 2 years of experience working with adolescents and/or adults with profound disabilities including autism.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated competency in approaches to intervention, based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis; competency in employing behavior analytic methodologies, including discrete trial and naturalistic teaching procedures, differential reinforcement, continuous and discontinuous measurement, and crisis/emergency procedures.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and physical competency in a formal behavior management safety course, provided through ESSC or an approved affiliate.
• Must possess basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
• Must be able to learn and use an iPad and/or other assigned devices.
• Ability to maintain positive consumer interaction and professionalism, communicate effectively through oral and written skills, and work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups; demonstrated ability to interact well with participants, their families, and to maintain positive and cordial demeanor.
• Ability to interpret and implement ESSC policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment, exercise discretion, and maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling sensitive situations and documentation.
• Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test.
• Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals of Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to travel locally; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying/Lifting: Frequent / 0-30 lbs. & Occasional / Up to 70 lbs.
• Standing: Frequent / Up to 4 hours per day
• Sitting: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
• Walking: Frequent / Up to 3 hours per day
• Repetitive Motion/Activity: Walking, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting
• Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint
• Travel: Up to 50% of time
• Environmental Exposure: Unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (e.g., noise, yelling, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) 20-50% of work time