Applied Behavior Analyst; ABA Technician

Overview

Job title: Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA) Technician

Department: MFB Walker Campus

Reporting Relationship: As Assigned

Job code: 1384

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. Our culture is built on listening to patients and innovatively serving them, from support staff to clinicians and care providers. Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs.

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

• Focus on Patient Care
  . A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

• Clinical Variety and Challenge
  . An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.

• Family Culture
  . We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.

• Trust in Each Other
  . Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.

• A Proud Tradition
  . Years of dedicated, quality service have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned department. Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient s requirements relative to age-specific needs and to provide the care described in the department s policies and procedures.

Provides direct care for Applied Behavior Analysis patients.

• As part of an interdisciplinary team, implement behavioral programs, interventions, and strategies developed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Observe, measure, record, and report client s behaviors as part of the Behavioral Assessment process and in relation to their goals and objectives as part of the Behavioral Treatment process.
• Develop, organize, and manage all materials necessary for program implementation.
• Participate in consultation sessions with the treatment team and parents.
• Complete required documentation according to protocols and within outlined time parameters.
• Perform all other appropriate activities as directed and as necessary to meet the patient s needs and to achieve expected departmental and organizational outcomes.
• Provide various other responsibilities and clerical/therapist support as delegated by Manager.

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behaviors as well as encourage, coach, and monitor the same in team members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Contribute by identifying problems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible; participates in departmental efforts to monitor and report customer service.

• High School diploma or GED required
• Bachelor s degree from an accredited university or institution of higher learning preferred. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in psychology, education, social work, or related field.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team in the field of behavior change desired.
• Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to take directions and problem solve issues.
• Ability to work with a population with a wide range of backgrounds.
• Current Michigan driver s license with acceptable driving record.
• Current American Heart Association BLS Course for Health Care Providers
• RBT certification required within 90-day probationary period.

• Proficiency with the use of computers and knowledge of operational procedures.

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Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at  Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer.

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