Behavior Technician - Home-Based CT

Job Details

Job Location:

East Haven, CT 06512
Position Type:
Per Diem
Salary Range: $20.00 - $28.00 hourly
Travel Percentage:
None

The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Clients include children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, clinic, and school settings. The Behavioral Technician will collect data on programs and assist with parent training. The Behavior Technician works under the supervision of a Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst.

• Plan and implement intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring, and consultation under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Teach targeted behaviors using specialized techniques that may include reward systems, incidental teaching, and pivotal response training.
• Record and track data from training sessions.
• Reinforce positive behavior with children on caseload.
• Communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with administrators, parents, and community members.
• Provide accurate documentation of intervention, goals, and objectives.
• Facilitate transitions among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes (early intervention to pre‑school, pre‑school to school, etc.).
• Identify emergency situations and determine appropriate action to ensure child safety.
• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follow prescribed behavior skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with the client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board‑Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Exercise necessary cost control measures.
• Strive to provide and maintain positive external and internal customer service and promote a culture of excellence in customer service.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively, and asking questions when clarification is needed.
• Be able to plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and taking breaks in the expected time frames.
• Meet all productivity requirements.
• Demonstrate team behavior and promote a team‑oriented environment.
• Represent the organization professionally at all times.

• Hearing and speaking ability is required to communicate on the telephone.
• Vision is necessary for entering data.
• Reaching is required for paper management.
• Manual dexterity is required for operating the computer, photocopier, and telephone.
• Mobility is required for going to photocopier, fax machine, etc.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to function independently and have personal integrity.
• Requires flexibility of hours.

• Ability to recognize tasks to be done and perform them independently.
• Ability to establish a responsible and trustworthy rapport with staff by being punctual and providing proper notification and advance notice for absence and tardiness.
• Follow through on tasks as assigned.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing work schedules.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment under time constraints.

• Ability to learn all Constellation Kids policies and procedures.
• Judgment skills in processing telephone calls.
• Organizational skills necessary to establish priority of tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate all aspects of the computer, photocopier, and telephone.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions provided by the supervisor (both written and oral formats).
• Ability to read, write and type.

• A bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university AND one year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• OR an associate’s degree (60 college credits) AND a minimum of two years of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• Strong organization and communication skills are required.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification is a plus.