Behavior Technician - 999236

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Primary Purpose

Provides high quality clinical services to children with behavior disorders related to autism.

Job Details

Job Category : Non-Exempt

Hiring Range : Pay Basis : Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? No

Essential Job Functions

• Under direct supervision of a BCBA and working closely with Autism Support Staff, provides the following clinical services to children at the Baudhuin Preschool.
• Provides assistance in functional behavioral assessments which includes interviews, behavioral observations, and data collection.
• Assists in preference assessment using both indirect and direct methodologies.
• Assists in providing direct observations and data collection to monitor behavior plan effectiveness.
• Contributes to the development of function-based interventions to increase pro-social alternative behavior and reduce problem behavior in collaboration with the team.
• Provides assistance in training parents, teachers, teacher aides, and support staff in implementing treatment protocols.
• Implements individual behavior support plans.
• Models strategies in the classroom, as well as in other educational settings (e.g., gym, playground, therapy room) whenever needed.
• Maintains all data and records in accordance with NSU compliance policies.
• Regularly attends child study meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Certifications / Licenses

Required Certifications / Licensures : Must receive Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within three (3) months of hire date.

Education

Required Education : High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience

Required Experience : High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years clinical experience working with children with behavioral challenges.

OR

Associate's degree or more than 60 completed credit hours in Psychology or ESE Discipline, and one (1) year clinical experience working with children with behavioral challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

Other

Is this a safety sensitive position? No

Background Screening Required? Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions

Sensitivity Disclaimer : Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level : Entry level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Other

Industries : Higher Education

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