Behavior Technician - Home-Based MA

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Framingham, 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 upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Clients include children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in home, community, clinic, and school settings. The Technician will collect data on programs, assist with parent training, and work 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 such as 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.
• Identify emergency situations and determine appropriate action to ensure child safety.
• Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings using intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follow prescribed behavior skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• 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.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively, and asking questions when clarification is needed.
• Be able to be depended upon to plan, organize, and complete work effectively.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and taking breaks in the expected time frames.
• Meet all productivity requirements.
• Show teamwork and promote a team–oriented environment.
• Represent the organization professionally at all times.

• Hearing and speaking ability to communicate on the telephone.
• Vision necessary for data entry.
• Reaching ability for paper management.
• Manual dexterity to operate computer, photocopier, and telephone.
• Mobility to use photocopier, fax machine, etc.
• English language speaking and writing ability.
• Function independently with personal integrity.
• Flexibility of hours.

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

• Learn all Constellation Kids policies and procedures.
• Judgment skills in processing telephone calls.
• Organizational skills to establish priority of tasks and meet deadlines.
• Operate all aspects of the computer, photocopier, and telephone.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions from supervisor.
• Read, write, and type.

• 21 years of age and up.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university AND one year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families requiring behavior management for mental health needs.
• OR:
  Associate’s degree (60 college credits) AND a minimum of two years of direct relevant experience working with youth and families requiring behavior management for mental health needs.
• Strong organization and communication skills are required.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification is a plus.