Behavioral Technician / Ready Program /Full Time / Days

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries out implementation of ABA therapy as devised by BCBA and/or Coordinator.
• Documents appropriately by maintaining client’s program book, daily session note, billing sheet, etc.
• Manages materials, supplies and maintains a clean and safe instructional environment.
• Effectively communicates with parent/caregiver, discusses progress or regression of goals as well as ways parents/caregivers can implement goals in the natural environment. Defers to BCBA when appropriate.
• Requisitions equipment, supplies and requests for repair as delegated.
• Collaborates frequently with BCBA, Ready Program Teachers, ST, OT, PT, and other disciplines regarding patient care.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and use of a variety of components of applied behavior analysis (ex. Antecedent behavior strategies, prompting, reinforcement of target behavior, DTT, etc.).
• Demonstrates appropriate written, oral and nonverbal communication with students, families, other members of the health care team and the public.
• Organizes learning environment to meet the unique needs of multiple students and effectively captures learners’ attention.
• Knows departmental infection control procedures and follows universal precautions at all times.
• Effectively takes data such as but not limited to: baseline data, in-treatment or progress data, and post-treatment data to measure the effectiveness of interventions conducted over a period of time.
• Effectively initiates changes, adapts to necessary changes from old methods when they are no longer practical, identifies new methods and generates improvement in delivery of goals/programs/targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience

• ABT coursework as part of the 40-hour training requirement for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential within 90 days.
• PREFERRED: Candidates currently pursuing a BA or MA degree, or already possess a BA degree, in a related field. Candidates whose studies have an emphasis on autism and/or applied behavior analysis.
• PREFERRED: Experience working with children diagnosed with autism both in group setting and one-on-one.
• Opportunities for professional growth are also available and highly encouraged.
• PREFERRED: Candidates pursuing certification by the BACB. Candidates with a minimum of one (1) year of experience implementing ABA therapy. Training for this position is available on site.
• Enjoy working with children who have been diagnosed with developmental disabilities
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proven creative abilities, strong organizational and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Behavior Technician must make judgments in the following areas: client safety, client motivation, planning and organization.

Physical Requirements

• In an 8-hour workday, employee stands/walks (hours at one time): [X] 0-2
• In an 8-hour workday, employee sits (hours at one time/hours during the day): [X] 0-2
• Employee lifts: [ ] up to 10#
• Lifting as indicated in item 3 above is performed during the workday: [X] occasionally
• Employee uses hands for repetitive: a. Simple grasping: [X] yes
• Employee uses feet for repetitive movement in operating foot controls: [ ] yes
• Employee must be able to: a. Bend [ ] frequently [X] occasionally [ ] not at all
• b. Squat [ ] frequently [X] occasionally [ ] not at all
• c. Kneel [ ] frequently [X] occasionally [ ] not at all
• d. Climb [ ] frequently [X] occasionally [ ] not at all