What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician position at Amergis Educational Staffing?
The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational and behavioral services with children and adults with special needs and collaborates with school professionals and other behavioral specialists to achieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Follows instructions from the BCBA, teacher, and/or program supervisorImplements behavior management techniques in the form of prevention, intervention, and consequence strategiesProvides crisis interventionReviews and implements behavior intervention plansReviews and performs tasks to behavioral and ABA goals found within an IEP at the direction of an instructorAssists in facilitating academic instruction at the direction of an instructorAssists in facilitating SLP, OT, and PT development plansDocuments session per policies and proceduresCollects behavioral and academic data accurately and efficientlyStrictly adheres to confidentiality requirementsAssists students in the development of independent daily living skills through selfcare activities such as toileting, clothing routines, and personal hygieneSupports students across environments (i.e. classroom, playground, lunch room, gym, sensory room, library, etc.)Performs other duties as assigned/necessaryMinimum Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent requiredTwo (2) years of pediatric experience preferredComplies with all relevant professional standards of practice Participation and completion of Maxims Competency program when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required Computer proficiency required Must be at least 18 years of age
