Behavior Technician (Level 1)

Job Details

Description

Job Title: Behavior Technician (BT)

Position Summary:

The Behavior 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, community, and school settings. The BT will collect data on programs and assist the BCBA and/or BCaBA with clinical assessments as needed, directly.

Department: Applied Behavior Analysis

Reports to: BCBA/BCaBA Technician and/or Clinical Director

Supervision Over: None

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor's Degree in psychology, special education, Speech, Counseling or related field preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs preferred

Knowledge of:

• Appropriate behavioral intervention strategies

• Learning theories and instructional methods
• Ethics, laws, and regulations of acceptable behavior interventions
• Developmental processes of children, adolescents, and adults
• Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations
• Technology, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Skills and Abilities to:

• Assess situations and make proper judgments
• Understand behavioral situations and react accordingly in an ethical manner

• Objectively analyze crisis situations
• Respond quickly to emergency situations
• Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, groups, or individuals
• Perform general clerical duties including maintain accurate client records and preparing clear and concise reports
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and other agency staff

• Use a computer and behavioral software to prepare documents and maintain client records
• Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
• Follow guidance from senior level staff to enhance own professional development
• Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner
• Supervise clients during treatment sessions

Job Duties:

• Implement 1:1 ABA interventions programs to children in their home, clinic, or school setting
• Provide direct behavioral services to clients in individual and/or group sessions

• Run skill acquisition programs with clients using Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior Analysis
• Complete daily documentation and maintain client's program book
• Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts and/or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analysts to implement individualized treatment plans
• Collect data and graph data as instructed using technological programs, such as Microsoft Excel or behavioral software (e.g., Lauris Online)
• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients during treatment sessions and when emergency crisis situations arise
• Any other job duties as assigned by the supervisor and other administrator

Additional Job Requirements:

• Attend and successfully complete the following prior to beginning job (Failure to successfully complete these trainings can jeopardize the ability to be employed at the agency):

• New staff orientation
• Handle with Care (Crisis Intervention Training) program course offered by the agency and renew certification annually
• First Aid/CPR/AED training provided by the agency and renew certifications as needed
• HIPAA and Confidentiality Training

• A 40-hour training by our agency on Applied Behavior Analysis that is based upon the Behavior Analyst Certification Board's Registered Behavioral Technician Task List, successfully complete the Registered Behavioral Technician Competency Assessment, and pass the RBT examination to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
• Abide by the RBT Ethics Code

Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position. Employee also understands that his duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Special Education, Speech, Counseling or related human service field preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs

 Behavioral Health Services of Virginia

 05/23/2024

 Richmond,VA