JOB DESCRIPTION - BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

FLSA Classification - Nonexempt

Reports to - ABA Supervisor/Site Director

Summary/objective:

Game Changer Pediatric Therapy Services is seeking quality behavior technicians to provide evidence-based ABA strategies to clients in areas of positive behavioral support, communication, skill acquisition, life skills, and implementation of program goals and behavior intervention plans. Game Changer takes a multi-disciplinary approach to therapy by offering ABA in conjunction with OT, ST, and PT, if desired by our families. Game Changer offers a collaborative therapy experience for our Clint’s with developmental and intellectual disabilities to help them achieve independence. Behavior technicians are responsible for direct implementation of individualized programming with clients.

Game Changer offers a comprehensive staff training to prepare staff members with the knowledge to meet the behavioral needs of our clients.

Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Implement all behavioral programming with each assigned client under the supervision of assigned BCBC/BCaBA/QBHP
• Ensure that clients are actively engaged in DTT, NET, or ADL programming throughout the session
• Communicate effectively with students to build rapport and increase social interactions (independent play, peer play, etc.)
• Implement de-escalation strategies and intervene according to de-escalation protocol.
• Monitor client progress on program goal progression, problem behavior, etc.
• Take direction from and communicate effectively with direct supervisor, BCBA, OT, SLP, and PT, if applicable
• Regular communication with the parents, supervisor(s), and others.
• Provide services in a variety of locations such as the Game Changer center, in-home, community, etc.
• Attend meeting(s) as required by supervisor
• Maintains HIPAA compliance of client information
• Able to implement acts of daily living skills such as brushing teeth.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Must complete a 40 hour training to obtain a Behavior Technician Certification once employed
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must demonstrate sufficient communication and writing skills to complete required documentation
• Preferred Education and Experience:
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• 40 Hour Training - Behavior Technician Certification
• Experience working with individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
• Relevant work experience with children, teenagers, and young adults

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Job Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person