Behavior Technician-Tacoma

Duties

• Students- Implementation of skill development strategies
• Data collection
• Delivery of teaching trials
• Implementation of behavior reduction protocols
• Follow BIP
• Safety Care (Physical Management)
• Communication to teacher/bcba of student events
• Documentation
• Meal preparation
• Meditation delivery
• Implementation of skill development strategies
• Staff- Support Lead Technician with indirect tasks
• Support teachers/BCBA
• Assessments
• Goal Drafts

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Good public relations skills
• Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations
• Ability to define and solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults
• Follows the appropriate chain of command
• Responds appropriately to feedback
• Maintains professional boundaries
• Maintains student dignity

Education Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma

Experience Preferences

• Effective history of working with children K-12
• Effective history of working with individuals with severe behavior

Physical requirements

• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit, stand, climb, walk, balance, lift 50 pounds, push/pull 50 pounds, carry 50 lbs, grasp, reach, handle, stoop/crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell regularly

Other requirements

• Criminal background clearance or formal exception
• Valid/Active driver’s license with a clean driving record and verified auto insurance

Equipment Used

• Children’s toys and educational materials
• Office equipment including copy machine, laptop, ipad, and phone
• Hand tools including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and painting supplies
• Kitchen appliances including oven, airfryer, and dishwasher
• Cleaning equipment including mop, vacuum, and handhelds

Job Details

• Pay is dependent on experience!
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm
• Paid Holidays!

Benefits

• Supportive, welcoming and fun work environment. We work hard to support staff and enjoy the work
• Full time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability insurance, and 401K with company match (waiting periods apply)
• All staff seeking BCBA or BCABA certification are provided with required supervised hours as part of employment

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation, driver's license, working cell phone and valid car insurance - and provide documentation of such to employer when requested.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to pass background check, fingerprinting, and complete application for Certified Behavior Technician license.
• Successful completion of 40 hour training within 1 week of employment (stipend upon completion).
• CPR (required within 90 days of hire).
• Food Handler's Card (required within 90 days of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children in school, home or community settings.
• Experience with & understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• 2 or 4 year degree in Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Candidates who hold a current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential or Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) will be given first consideration.