Senior Behavioral Support Technician

About the Role

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. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Your Impact as a Senior Behavior Support Technician

The Senior Behavioral Support Technician conducts behavioral assessments, assists in developing and implementing behavior intervention plans, provides guidance to Behavioral Support Technicians, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality, person-centered services.

• Assist in providing data-based behavioral consultation to classroom teams
• Complete behavioral assessments
• Assist in the development and writing of required reports
• Measure student progress on interim behavioral protocols and behavior intervention plans and the reliability of treatment implementation
• Train staff in best practice methods
• Provide and oversee crisis intervention services for students
• Ensure that IEP mandates are fulfilled
• Maintain all records required
• Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
• Adheres to the Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including, but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and Paid Time Off
• Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or related field required
• Currently enrolled in or having completed a master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
• At least 6 months of experience as a technician working with developmentally disabled individuals using Applied Behavior Analysis methods
• Experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities required
• 1 year of experience with Applied Behavior Analysis preferred

Certifications

• First Aid, CPR, Ukeru and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention - Revised Instructor (SCIP-R) certification
• Certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred
• Valid NYS Driver's License

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $25.85 - $27.15 per hour
• Location: Amherst, NY
• 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