Behavior Technician

Behavior Technicians work under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)® to teach meaningful, lasting skills to children and teenagers with a variety of needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavior-analytic services in a home-based setting
• Establish rapport quickly with clients and their families
• Teach functional skills such as problem-solving and self-calming strategies
• Use preventative strategies to reduce likelihood of challenging behavior
• Respond to challenging behavior as indicated on a behavior plan
• Record data related to skill acquisition and behavior reduction
• Communicate barriers, progress, and suggestions to designated BCBA®
• Incorporate feedback and training during sessions
• Write a brief summary of each shift worked

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable attendance
• Ability to respond to challenging behavior, including aggression, after training
• Ability to pass a background check
• Reliable transportation

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree related to human services (completed or in progress)
• Interest in a career in human services
• Experience providing Naturalistic/Incidental Teaching
• Familiarity with behavior-analytic principles

Training

• New hires will receive extensive training prior to working with clients
• Training will begin as soon as possible
• Ongoing training will be provided during sessions for a minimum of two hours per week

Wage: $18-$22/hour (depending on experience)

Job Type: Part-Time

Work Location: In person

Benefits: Professional development assistance