Behavior Technician - Westbury

Job 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum and related disorders. 
• Assists BCBA in implementing behavioral programming in a 1:1 setting.
• Immediately reports to BCBA any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
• Collects data on all programming and writes progress notes.
• Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Participates with all other educational and therapeutic professionals in patient care planning.
• Attends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Communication with teachers, therapists, and parents/guardians regarding student progress
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned. 
• Provides direct care to clients in a one-on-one or group therapy setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed by the supervisor.
• Collects and records data on patient behavior.
• Collaborates, communicates, and assists with the training of clients, parents, and staff.
• Provides a safe and supportive environment for patients and family.
• Carries out clinical assessments and other administrative duties.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Attends training to acquire further knowledge.
• Maintains clean and neat work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Maintains acceptable attendance status.
• Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well groomed.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be willing to travel to children’s homes and schools, as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Hearing Services, or related field, preferred but not required as long as work experience is present.
• Current RBT Certification is preferred but not required.
• At least one year of proven work experience as a Behavior Technician or similar role. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Must be able to lift and carry clients with adaptive equipment. 
• Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time. 
• Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time. 
• Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior.