What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Technician position at Fast Track ABA Center?
Position Summary
The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home and Company Centers. The Behavioral Technician will collect data on programs, assist with parent training, and assist the RBT and, BCBA with clinical assessments as needed. The Behavioral Technician is primarily responsible for using science-based practices that require proper protocols to create, implement, and repeat learning opportunities (trials) with clients, and documenting the child’s progress and responses. The Behavioral Technician will perform job tasks under the supervision of a BCBA, use prompts and positive reinforcement with clients, and help clients to develop and build skills that will allow them to be as independent as possible throughout their lives.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home and Company Centers. The Behavioral Technician will collect data on programs, assist with parent training, and assist the RBT and, BCBA with clinical assessments as needed. The Behavioral Technician is primarily responsible for using science-based practices that require proper protocols to create, implement, and repeat learning opportunities (trials) with clients, and documenting the child’s progress and responses. The Behavioral Technician will perform job tasks under the supervision of a BCBA, use prompts and positive reinforcement with clients, and help clients to develop and build skills that will allow them to be as independent as possible throughout their lives.
Essential Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Provides direct client care in one on one and group settings while utilizing a combination of intensive teaching
- and natural environment training
- Follows the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as outlined in each client’s
- individualized treatment plan prepared by the BCBA
- Assists parents and caregivers with training aligned with each client’s individualized treatment and behavior
- reduction protocols
- Effectively communicates with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by BCBA
- Assists BCBA in the preparation of client materials, behavior reduction assessments, and skills acquisition
- Maintains a score of at least 85% on monthly evaluations
- Utilizes safe and appropriate procedures when working with clients and appropriately reports all incidents and
- safety concerns
- Works with clients on a long-term basis to help them reach goals; tracks client progress
- Records outcomes and services provided to clients; performs timely and accurate data entry and maintains
- appropriate systems
- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of client files and records
- Collects, records, and summarized data on observable client behavior
- Ensures documentation is completed on time and follows established Company procedures
- Answers questions from applicants, clients, and employees relative to services and resources
- Performs all duties in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment
- Maintains a strong working knowledge of Company standards including policies and procedures, organizational
- standards, compliance, services, etc.
- Attends ongoing education and training sessions
- Conducts self and performs work in an ethical manner in accordance with Company standards of conduct, and
- other applicable policies
- Attendance and participation in organizational team meetings is required, some of which may be off site and on
- weekends
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
Licenses and Certifications: Must obtain Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification within 90 days of hire; CPR and First Aid certification preferred; must be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within 90 days of hire
Experience: 1 years of experience working with children in an academic or therapeutic setting preferred
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to empathize with others.
- Ability to remain patient and calm, keeping emotional control when a client is acting out.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines; ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to follow and carry out detailed instructions.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent case management skills.
- Strong cultural competency skills with the ability to remain flexible and open minded.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Ability to interact with clients utilizing positive reinforcement and a positive attitude to facilitate progress.
- Demonstrated ability in active listening, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Demonstrated ability in active learning, understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability in social perceptiveness, being aware of other’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Demonstrated ability in negotiation, bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
- Demonstrated ability in instructing, teaching others how to do something.
- Demonstrated ability in complex problem solving, identifying complex problems and reviewing related
- information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Demonstrated ability in emotional intelligence (EQ), understanding both the emotions of one’s self and others; a sense of awareness.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the systems utilized by the organization; strong understanding of technology and ability to record data on a mobile device and navigate digital applications.
- Basic math skills required.
- Proficiency in understanding, speaking, and writing in English.
Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license required. Must have liability insurance coverage. Bilingual ability in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing both English and Spanish strongly preferred.
Work Environment:
The Behavioral Technician primarily works in a climate controlled, standard educational and treatment center
environment, as well as in client homes. Due to the nature of the Company’s business, the Behavioral Technician may occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, body fluids, and/or blood borne pathogens. The noise level in the environment is moderate.
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Work Environment:
The Behavioral Technician primarily works in a climate controlled, standard educational and treatment center
environment, as well as in client homes. Due to the nature of the Company’s business, the Behavioral Technician may occasionally be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, body fluids, and/or blood borne pathogens. The noise level in the environment is moderate.
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