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.