CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

The Registered / Certified Behavior Technician works tofacilitate educational and behavioral services with children and adults withspecial needs and collaborates with school professionals and other behavioralspecialists to achieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives.

TheRegistered / Certified Behavior Technician can support implementation of AppliedBehavior Analysis (ABA) therapeutic services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Follows instructions from the BCBA, teacher, and / or programsupervisor
• Implements behavior management techniques in the form ofprevention, intervention, and consequence strategies
• Provides crisis intervention
• Reviews and implements behavior intervention plans
• Reviews and implements behavioral goals found within an IEP
• Conducts ABA specific therapeutic services at the directionof a BCBA (e.g. Pivotal Response Training, Verbal Behavior Training, EarlyStart Denver Model, Assessment Services, Discrete Trial Training, etc.)
• Assists in facilitating academic instruction at thedirection of an instructor
• Assists in facilitating SLP, OT, and PT development plans
• Documents session per policies and procedures
• Collects, interprets, and reports on behavioral and academicdata accurately and efficiently
• Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements
• Assists students in the development of independent dailyliving skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothingroutines, and personal hygiene
• Supports students across environments (i.e. classroom,playground, lunch room, gym, sensory room, library, etc.)

Minimum Requirements :

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification and / orState Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) license (as applicable perstate / contract)
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Two (2) years relevant experience preferred
• One year pediatric experience preferred
• Associates degree in behavioral studies or related fieldpreferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
• Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills;

proficiency in theEnglish language is required

• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs
• Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988.

We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school.

Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.