Behavior Technician

Classification

Non-exempt

Reports to

Clinic Coordinator

Location

Akron / Summit County

Summary / Objective

Primary job responsibility is to implement behavioral health and educational services using the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis with individuals diagnosed with autism, related mental health disorders and / or intellectual disabilities in either a 1 : 1, 1 : 2 or small group setting. Receive supervision and training from behavior analytic and / or behavioral health supervisors through direct observation and team meetings. This is a full-time, hourly position.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Deliver instruction and assessments following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisors.
• Implement skills acquisition and behavior modification plans as provided during initial training and from ongoing training and feedback from supervisors.
• Implement behavioral health treatment by providing intensive services based off the individual's behavioral health needs including, but not limited to : skills development, problem solving, conflict resolution, emotions / behavior management, developing positive coping mechanisms, and managing symptoms to enhance vocations / school opportunities and / or independent living.
• Implement crisis interventions as needed and when approved.
• Collect and analyze data and records of service accurately following Boundless procedures.
• Organize, prepare teaching and treatment materials and maintain clean instructional area.
• Maintain designated individual's data collection methods, documents, records and materials related to treatment and educational plans. Assist in monitoring goal progression. Identifies and document when interventions are needed for specific goals due to lack of progression.
• Assist in maintaining files for compliance in accordance with applicable local, state and federal standards; report unusual incidents and communicate unusual medical situations as required.
• Perform first aid as trained and designated.
• Complete treatment and education review for designated individual as assigned.
• Attend and participate in all treatment and educational team meetings, program meetings and Staff Development Days.
• Seek, receive and apply feedback appropriately and professionally, and work towards goals developed with supervisors.
• Communicate by both hearing and speaking in a professional manner with coworkers, outside professionals, and parents, and use professional language when describing the individual and / or behaviors.
• Dress appropriately and arrive on time for work.
• Participate in fundraising activities through distribution of materials and information.
• Responsible for reading and following the employee handbook and all Boundless policies and procedures.
• Responsible for completing and following all trainings assigned.
• Within 60 days of hire, successful completion of the required physical crisis management training(s) and certification(s) applicable to the assigned program.
• May occasionally transport clients in Boundless vehicle.
• All other assigned duties.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Work Environment

This job regularly works in the center or assigned treatment program. This job may also work in the community providing services outside of the office, in schools, client homes, and other community settings. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities