Behavior Technician

Benefits / Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• 401(k)

Position Summary

Position will be responsible for implementing and collecting data on individualized applied behavior analysis programs for assigned clients.

The incumbent works with individuals and groups to promote optimum treatment outcomes through the acquisition of socially significant adaptive behaviors and reduction in maladaptive behaviors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following :

• Implement behavior modification programs
• Attend and participate in treatment / behavior management team meetings with staff
• Ability to collect data as assigned by supervisor
• Ability to utilize online data collection and scheduling software (i.e. AlohaABA and Motivity).
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients verbally and in written correspondence
• Understands and works with the various support systems available in the community
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Ability to train others to apply effective behavior management techniques
• Communicate critical information about clients to supervisors
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to client's treatment
• Record client progress through data collection measures and summary sheets according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment materials, records, data sheets, and stimuli
• Attend weekly / monthly staff meetings

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• A minimum of high school diploma but Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, occupational therapy, human services, speech and language, or closely related field preferred
• Driver’s license and reliable means of transportation
• Ability to understand the characteristics of a wide range of intellectual disabilities
• Personal and professional experience with mindfulness or meditation work preferred
• Applicant must be able to be a team player and take feedback and implement
• BLS and CPR Certified (Preferred but not required)
• RBT or BCAT Certified (Preferred but not required)
• CPI or NCI trained (Preferred but not required)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies
• Learning theories and instructional methods
• Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions
• Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults
• Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations
• Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Assess situations and make proper judgments
• Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner
• Objectively analyze crisis situations
• Respond quickly to emergencies
• Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals
• Perform general clerical duties including maintaining accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
• Ability to stay organized
• Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise
• Maintains a professional demeanor with clients, parents, and other professionals in the field.
• Provides information by answering questions and requests.
• Provides in-home, community, and school educational and behavioral support.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains client records and confidentiality according to the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and other privacy laws.
• Check emails and scheduling software daily
• Maintains certificates and licenses.

Language Ability :

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

Math Ability :

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

The use of arm and / or leg controls requires exertion of force greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.

Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

Ability to commute / relocate :

• Vacaville, CA : Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Other areas of service : Napa, Fairfield, Vallejo, CA

Work Location : In person