What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician - School Support Services position at MISSION AUTISM CLINICS LLC?
Description
**This posting is for our school services line - offering full-time work during the school year. You will have the ability to pick up hours in our community services or clinic-based lines in the Summer months, based on organizational need.**
Job Summary:
Our Behavior Technicians are a critical part of our school-based services team. Our BTstaff provide individualized services in a 1:1 teaching format to children with autism in a classroom setting. MAC will provide all of the necessary training you will need to start your career as a Behavior Technician, as well as opportunities to grow with us through professional development, mentorship, and training. Our training program provides you with the tools you need to be successful as you learn to apply and implement behavior analytical techniques under the direct supervision of a BC-ABA or Behavior Analyst.
Essential Functions:
- Work 1:1 with children with autism by applying and implementing behavior analytical techniques that increase communication, self-help, and social and play skills under the direct supervision of a BC-ABA or Behavior Analyst
- Utilize positive reinforcement and antecedent modification to increase appropriate behaviors over time
- Use the appropriate/prescribed ratio of reinforcement for each client and conduct frequent preference assessments to ensure adequate supply of reinforcers
- Assist in the development and maintenance of instructional materials
- Maintain accurate records of client performance/progress via data collection and/or clinical notes through an online and paper data collection system
- Ensure timely completion of session notes within 24 hours of service delivery, promptly communicate barriers to supervisor as needed
- Maintain expected productivity levels
- Implement skill development and behaviorally programming as designed. Seek additional training and support as needed to ensure accurate application of prescribed techniques.
- Communicate confidentially and professionally with BC-ABA/BA, teachers, parents, and principals
- Respond appropriately to feedback and/or correction
- Manage required supervision and training hours, requesting additional time as needed to remain compliant with IBHS regulatory requirements
- Report concerns directly and promptly to your supervising BC-ABA or BA
- Toilet training may be required
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education, Experience and Skills:
- Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
- Experience/strong interest in working with children with autism or other developmental disabilities
- 18 years of age or older
- First Aid/CPR certification is required
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Be willing to learn and grow as a Behavior Technician
- Must have availability during school hours, generally in the 7:00am - 4:30pm window.
- Must have reliable transportation to travel to assigned locations of service delivery
- Must be able to pass a state and FBI background check and state child abuse clearance
- Have knowledge of use of modern technology, i.e. PC, Mac, iPad or other tablets. Training will be provided on the systems used
- Must be able to obtain RBT certification within 60 days of hire if working in PA and within 45 days of hire if working in MD
Minimum Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand and move for 100% of the day
- Use of hearing, hands and eyes 100% of the workday
- Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally during the work day
- Stamina and ability to work all assigned hours
- Ability to move freely, quickly and frequently from a sitting (on the floor or in a chair) to standing position
Salary : $16 - $18
