What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician, Fox Valley position at Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education?
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Behavior Technician (BT) and Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to children with autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, clinic, community, and school settings.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work 1:1 with patients in the home, school, clinic and community settings
- Consistently implement treatment plans with fidelity (under BCBAs direction) and prepare program materials; treatment protocols that include a wide variety of domains such as toilet training, communication, social, and adaptive living skills
- Collect and maintain accurate data and clinical notes utilizing data collection software
- Review and implement consultation/supervision note recommendations
- Participate in on-going training, evaluations and meetings, as required
- Assist with parent training and clinical assessments, as needed
- Communicate effectively with the BCBA regarding learners progress
- Communicate appropriately and effectively with colleagues and families, as needed
- Track supervision hours and annually renew the RBT certification as mandated by the regulatory body in order to maintain the certification
- Work ethically and with integrity while following the BACB Ethical Code
- Understand and adhere to HIPAA policies
- Adhere to time and attendance policies and maintain a record, in good standing, of regular and reliable attendance and punctuality, in order to provide quality and consistent patient care
- Adhere to Cultivate Management Corp policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma (relevant college degree and coursework is preferred)
- Desire to work with children, experience with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred
- Commitment to become certified and maintain the certification as an RBT
- Availability to work at least 15 hours weekly, including some flexibility regarding schedule changes required to accommodate patient needs
- Must have reliable transportation for sessions at patients' homes and schools, and possess a clean driving record and proof of automobile insurance