Behavior Technician Job Description
Position 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.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy as directed by senior staff
- Follow and Implement behavior plan
- Record data and graph as required
- Keep open communication with treatment team and families to ensure progress and transfer of skills
- Complete session documentation and paperwork
- Provide 1:1 ABA services to clients in the home, school, or community
- Attends supervision sessions to discuss feedback
- Attends quarterly staff meetings
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift to 30 pounds, transport, and move fast with clients
- 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
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or other social service field or 60 credits toward a degree in a related field WITH 3 plus years of PAID experience working with children or adolescents with behavioral or intellectual disabilities
- At least 1 year experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders, emotional disturbance, or intellectual disability
- Center-based Behavior Therapists are responsible for obtaining RBT certification within 6 months of employment
- Experience with ABA a plus, but not required
- Valid Pennsylvania state driver’s license
Employee Perks:
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401K - 3% Company Match
- Life Insurance & Accidental Coverage
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Reward Recognition Program
- Growth Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Competitive Salary
- PTO/Sick Time
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Professional Development
- Leading-Edge Technology
- Spot Bonuses