Behavior Technician

At Creating Brighter Futures, we provide center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children who have been diagnosed with autism or other developmental disorders, ages 2-18 years old.

Our goal is to provide the skills, teaching environments, and learning opportunities necessary to improve the quality of life for each of our clients in a center-based setting.

Each child will receive the best individualized, evidence-based treatments available. All treatment will be administered by well-trained behavioral technicians and supervised by an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Responsibilities

Specific duties include :

• Behavior Technicians will provide one-on-one and group ABA therapy as defined within the treatment plan.
• Implementing behavior plans
• Behavior Technicians will primarily work in conjunction with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to decrease problem behaviors and increase skill acquisition with children with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
• Behavior Technicians will be required to monitor the child’s skill acquisition progress and evaluate the implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Behavior Technicians will be required to maintain and protect the well-being of all clients as well as maintain client confidentiality.
• Actively participates in improving the quality of the program and center
• Makes and maintains materials for instructional and treatment programs
• Accurately records data (both digital and paper) for behavior reduction and skill acquisition programing
• Assists in problem solving for programing
• Attends all supervision and team meetings
• Effectively implements crisis and physical intervention procedures
• Implements daily hygiene and toileting programs for clients if appropriate
• Communicates appropriately with parents in person and in writing
• Professional Development and Training :
• Attends all staff trainings
• Actively participate in initial and follow-up training in applied behavior analysis methodology and crisis management
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification

Required Skills

Requirements :

Candidates must be enthusiastic and enjoy working with children who have developmental disabilities. On the job training is provided.

Opportunities for professional growth are available.

• Previous experience working with children in a professional setting
• Candidates are required to successfully complete Registered Behavior Technician online module training
• Encouraged to complete all requirements to pursue a Registered Behavior Technician certification
• Clear Criminal Background Check
• Provide a minimum of two (2) professional references
• Knowledge of typical child development (developmental milestones and social / emotional development)

Physical Requirements :

• Able to sit and stand frequently and shift positions quickly
• Able to do the following for extended periods of time :
• Sit / kneel on floor
• Sit in a chair
• Stand
• Walk
• Pass Safety Care QBS Crisis Management Training and safely apply all crisis management procedures with adolescents when necessary.

Desired Qualifications :

• Currently pursuing a BA or MA degree, or already possess a BA degree, in Psychology, Special Education, or other related field with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Skilled in social skill development
• Knowledge and experiences with assistive technology
• Pursing BCBA or BCaBA
• Knowledge of behavioral principles and instructional strategies based on behavior analysis
• Experience implementing ABA therapy
30+ days ago