Behavior Technician

Position Summary:

The Applied Behavior Analysis program at Catholic Charities provides intensive services in a clinic-based model. The Behavior Technician is responsible for providing direct services to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in therapeutic setting. This role serves children ages 2-6 and their families.

Responsibilities:

Implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) procedures to teach skills and address disruptive behavior under the direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).Provide ABA services in natural and therapeutic environments, using behavior modification, skill acquisition, and other designated treatment approaches to support skill generalization and successful transitions to other services. This can include working with children exhibiting tantrum behaviors, aggression and self-injurious behaviors using procedures identified through a functional behavior assessment to address the behavior by its function.

Maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and families, including appropriate supervision and adherence to safety and cleanliness standards.

Support program activities and classroom routines, including lesson planning, preparing developmentally appropriate activities, and assisting with the cleanliness and safety of indoor and outdoor environments.

Completes intake assessments, develops individualized program exemplars or materials, and participates in the collection of data for a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)/Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LABA).Responsible for collecting and recording data on all current targets, treatment goals and relevant documentation.

Lead therapeutic activities under the supervision and direction of the BCBAParticipate in team discussion regarding current clients’ programs and their implementation

Follow all policies and procedures for the ABA program

Observe confidentiality and HIPAA standards in all activities

Report suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to the BCBA and follow mandated reporting protocols.

Follow all protocols set up for the ABA program and child interventions and treatment.

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing and adequate vision on a regular basis to perform job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. In addition, approximately 20% of the time may include physically assisting a child exhibiting behavior problems to ensure the safety of other children and staff.

There may be times that sitting on the floor or in small chairs will be required. The position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision.

Non-physical Requirements:

Education High school diploma or GED required.

Experience2 years of experience working with preschool children with behavioral and developmental concerns including Autism Spectrum Disorder preferred

Special Skills Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish / English) preferred

Possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills with children with ASDAbility to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team Computer and word processing competence

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Licensure, Registration, Certification Must have or be willing to…