Behavior Technician

Position Summary:         

Under the supervision of the Behavior Program Manager, and in concert with the Friends Aware mission, vision, values, policies and procedures and relevant federal, state and local regulations, the Behavior Technician is responsible for on-site execution and modeling of identified behavioral support strategies, providing regular written feedback to the Behavior Program Manager on the delivery and effectiveness of the Behavioral Support Plan and strategies for supporting positive behavior and to participate in on-site meetings or instructional sessions with the participant's support team. This is a 40 hour per week, Non-Exempt position with a schedule that may vary depending on the needs of individuals in service.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Maintain thorough and comprehensive understanding of all BSS participants’ Behavior Support Plans.
• Work cooperatively as a team member in all aspects of Behavior Program services.
• Independently and routinely communicate with key members of BSS participant’s care team as it relates to the individual’s BSS.
• Conduct on-site observations to evaluate complex issues/problems as they relate to BSS.
• Assist the Behavior Program Manager with identifying and developing solutions and/or appropriate courses of action to support positive behavior when planning for Behavior Support Plan modifications.
• Schedule and conduct staff training on behavior plan implementation. Ensure necessary documentation for staff training.
• Provide timely semi-structured written feedback to Behavior Program Manager on the delivery and effectiveness of Behavioral Support Plans and strategies for supporting positive behavior.
• Monitor and evaluate behavior plan implementation, staff documentation, collection of behavior data and completion of required written reports through on-site observations and file reviews.
• Briefly review and maintain knowledge of recent behavior data for each BSS participant.
• Participate in on-site meetings or instructional sessions with BSS participant's support network regarding recommendations, strategies, and next steps identified in the Behavior Support Plan.
• Assist with maintaining updated and organized files for BSS participants.
• Ensure that Brief Support Implementation Service units are routinely and accurately tracked for billing purposes.
• Display sound judgment in exercising responsibility for the safety and well being of consumers/maintains a safe working environment at all times.
• Assist consumers to make responsible choices regarding their individual rights in all aspects of their program.
• Act as a professional representative of Friends Aware when providing Brief Support Implementation Services to other provider agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality in all consumer matters.
• Advocate for individual rights of consumers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.  The on-site and off-site meetings, conferences, appearances, seminars, etc. attended by the incumbent occur in a typical office or home environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

  Qualifications:

1. Ability to exercise independent judgment, evaluate complex issues/problems as they relate to consumer behaviors, and assist with identifying and developing solutions and/or appropriate courses of action.
2. Effective conflict management skills.
3. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
4. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
5. Ability to read, interpret and comply with regulations.
6. Ability to complete a 40 hour training as a Registered Behavior Technician within agency designated timeframe in order for the agency to provide and receive funding for Behavioral Support Services (BSS).
7. Proficient in Windows based software (ie: Microsoft 365 - Word, Forms, Excel, Edge, etc.) and an ability to learn and effectively use other software applications within agency designated timeframe.
8. Must possess typing skills sufficient to be productive.
9. Valid driver’s license with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience and an agency approved driving record.

Education and Work Experience:

Associate’s degree from an accredited university or college in Human Services or related field and one year experience working in the field of Human Services

                                                            OR

HS diploma and 3 years experience in the field of developmental disabilities

Salary : $20 - $25