Behavioral Support Technician

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence.

Pay

$23.30/hr.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week

Benefits

• Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year)
• Up to 12 days of paid time off
• 14-16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision insurance / Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• On-Site daycare available (some locations)
• Employee Assistance Program:
  • Free mental health counseling
  • Free childcare referrals
  • Access to legal services
  • Grief/eldercare support
  • Financial consultation

Responsibilities

• Assist Behavior Support Consultants through classroom observations, data collection, staff training on behavior plans, and monitoring treatment integrity
• Provide behavioral consultation to teams under the guidance of the Behavioral Support Consultants
• Provide crisis intervention for individuals and assist with classroom routines
• Collect, organize and maintain direct observational data
• Assist with training of staff in best-practice methods
• Complete or assist with the completion of reports
• Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines
• Adhere to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
• Assist with special projects, including administrative tasks and crisis intervention training
• Ensure that IFSP/IEP mandates are consistently implemented

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, or a related field (preferred)
• Minimum of one year direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities, preferably in an educational setting
• Demonstrate knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavior Analysis including:
  • Understanding definitions and characteristics
  • Legal and ethical standards
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Designing behavioral analytic programs
  • Evaluation progress

Qualifications

• Experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities (required)
• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (preferred)
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity (preferred)
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (preferred)