Behavior Technician - Home-Based

Job Details

Location:

North Andover, MA.

Position Type:
Per Diem.

Salary Range: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly.

Travel Percentage:
None.

The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based on 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.

• Plans and implements intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring and consultation under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Teaches targeted behaviors using specialized techniques that may include reward systems, incidental teaching and pivotal response training.
• Records and tracks data from training sessions.
• Reinforces positive behavior with children on caseload.
• Communicates effectively (orally and in writing) with administrators, parents and community members.
• Provides accurate documentation of intervention, goals and objectives.
• Facilitates transition among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes (early intervention to pre‑school, pre‑school to school etc.).
• Identifies emergency situations and determines appropriate action to ensure child safety.
• Provides direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follows the prescribed behavior skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collects, records, and summarizes data on observable client behavior.
• Assists with parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicates with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Performs 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 dependable 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 required to communicate on the telephone.
• Vision necessary for entering data.
• Reaching required for paper management.
• Manual dexterity required for operating computer, photocopier and telephone.
• Mobility required for accessing photocopier, fax machine, etc.
• Speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Function independently and have personal integrity.
• Flexibility of hours.

• Ability to recognize tasks and perform them independently.
• Establish trustworthy rapport with staff by being punctual, notifying of absences and following tasks as assigned.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing work schedules.
• 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 to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Operate all aspects of computer, photocopier and telephone.
• Understand and follow instructions from supervisor, both written and oral.
• 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.