Behavior Technician-Tacoma

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Behavior Technician Job Description

The Behavior Technician is responsible for direct service and care of the students and facility. This is an at-will position in an at-will state.

Benefits, PTO, and contracts may be negotiated and therefore signed separately.

As well as other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements :

Effective oral and written communication skills

Effective organizational skills

Good public relations skills

Ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary team

Ability to think and act autonomously in a variety of situations

Ability to define and solve practical problems

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to physically respond to physically active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults

Follows the appropriate chain of command

Responds appropriately to feedback

Maintains professional boundaries

Maintains student dignity

Education Requirements

GED or High School Diploma

Experience Preferences

Effective history of working children K-12

Effective history of working with individuals with severe behavior

Physical requirements

Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time

Must be able to sit, stand, climb, walk, balance, lift 50 pounds, push / pull 50 pounds, carry 50 lbs, grasp, reach, handle, stoop / crouch, crawl, talk, hear, taste, and smell regularly

Defined as :

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This job requires the ability to run and walk for a minimum of 5 minutes, escort a student for a minimum of 5 minutes, and be able to climb a six foot fence.

This position must be able to respond quickly to active and aggressive children, adolescents, and young adults ages 5 to 22.

Physical response may include evasion, and / or performing approved escorts, holds, and restraints to maintain student and staff safety.

These activities may require the ability to run, use of arms in deflecting, restraining, or holding for periods of time with a moderate to high level of force, use of torso and hips to balance or hold, and ability to kneel and rise, or lie on the ground and rise swiftly and safely.

Other requirements

Criminal background clearance or formal exception

Valid drivers license with a clean driving record and verified auto insurance

Equipment Used

Childrens toys and educational materials

Office equipment including copy machine, laptop, ipad, and phone

Hand tools including hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and painting supplies

Kitchen appliances including oven, airfryer, and dishwasher

Cleaning equipment including mop, vacuum, and handhelds

Working Environment

Noise Conditions : exposed to moderate and occasional loud noise from students, toys, and normal school equipment

Heat / Cold : may be subject to heat, cold, wet, and / or humid weather conditions, and occasionally five or more minutes in extreme heat, cold, or wet weather conditions

Injury exposure : position requires physical activity and occasionally physical management of a student therefore may present conditions for injury

Environmental Exposures : potential exposure to secretions, saliva, blood, urine, and feces; thereby, potentially at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Job Details :

Pay is dependent on experience!

• Type : Full Time
• Shifts : Daytime

Benefits :

• Supportive, welcoming and fun work environment. We work hard to support staff and enjoy the work
• Full time benefits include : medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability insurance, employee assistance program and 401K with company match (waiting periods apply)
• All staff seeking BCBA or BCABA certification are provided with required supervised hours as part of employment
• Tuition support program available for BCBA or BCABA candidates following 12 months of employment

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation, driver's license, working cell phone and valid car insurance.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to pass a background check & complete application for Certified Behavior Technician license.
• Successful completion of 40 hour training within 1 week of employment (stipend upon completion).
• CPR (required within 30 days of hire).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working with children in school, home or community settings.
• Experience with & understanding of Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• 2 or 4 year degree in Education, Psychology, or related field.
• Candidates who hold a current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential or Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) will be given first consideration.

Job Duties detailed :

• Provide direct client care in 1 : 1 and group formats
• Utilize a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements in home, clinic, and community settings.
• Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Follow and record data for prescribed training protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Utilize safe & appropriate procedures when working with clients.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
• Lift or move up to 50lb.
• Sit, stand and move with children to maintain effective programming and implement safety procedures as directed by the BCBA, described in client programs or to prevent imminent harm.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Collaborate professionally with the treatment team including client, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, Lead Behavioral Technician, Behavior Analyst and co-workers.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with clients individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Assist Lead Behavioral Technician, and Behavior Analysts with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments.
• Assist Lead Behavioral Technician and Behavior Analysts in preparing client materials as instructed.
• Assume Lead Behavioral Technician responsibilities in their absence.
• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings.
• Maintain reliable transportation, drivers license and auto insurance in good standing and provide documentation of such to employer when requested.

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