Behavior Technician

Responsibilities & Duties

A Behavior Technician (BT) makes a difference in the lives of the clients that Anchor Behavioral Solutions serves by providing high-quality services to adults with a variety of developmental disabilities, who are in need of assistance in reducing challenging behaviors. Under the direct supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and support from a Behavior Analyst (BA), the Behavior Technician will provide behavioral services that will assist clients to work towards achieving a high level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Behavior Technicians are responsible for implementing Behavior Support Plans and strategies developed by the Behavior Analyst (BA), under the supervision of the Board-Certified Board Analyst (BCBA). These services are provided to adults within home, day program, and/or other community settings. The following job description outlines essential job functions, but may not provide a comprehensive list of duties that may be assigned:

• Work collaboratively with assigned BA and BCBA in order to implement basic principles of ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis).
• Provide quality instruction to caregivers and staff of adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, physical aggression, and/or other related developmental disabilities.
• Serve as a model when training and implementing the individual’s Behavior Support Plan (BSP) or strategies written by BA.
• Train families and/or staff in the implementation of Behavior Supports Plans and recommended strategies.
• Monitor the client’s, family’s and/or staff’s implementation of BSP and strategies.
• Track and record data reported by families, staff, and/or during session observations into ReThink.
• Create appropriate materials that support the BSP.
• Conduct regularly scheduled visits to client’s home, day program, and/or other community setting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of behavior analysis strategies in all interactions with clients/families.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion in conduct towards clients.
• Demonstrate respect, cooperation, consideration, and tact in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors, families and others.
• Cooperate with the applicable State Department or Division licensing unit with all reasonable and legally mandated inspections or investigations.

• Ideal candidates have at least 1 to 3 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in an applicable, educational group setting, based on DDD and DOE programs
• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work, Public Health or related field strongly preferred.
• Registered Behavioral Technician preferred
• Experience with physically aggressive and/or self-injurious clients preferred
• Must be able to maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks
• Possess and maintain a valid New Jersey driver’s license (or Resident State)
• Must have basic technology skills & maintain access to a mobile device or PC to complete job requirements

*Disclaimer: Once/If a position is offered, you will be required to complete a full ABS application*

Position Type: Fee for Service. Part-Time or Full-Time

Preferred Availability: Between the hours of 10a-7p during the week, and weekends (if needed).

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.