Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - No cert. required

Urgently Hiring!

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

In accordance with the needs of the ages of the population served by ABA Support Services LLC, the Behavioral Health Technician/ Direct Therapist will organize and maintain data collection and statistical analysis systems for programs; assist with behavioral assessments and program implementation; assist with clinical activities and staff/parent training; assume lead behavior therapist duties in the temporary absence of such staff.

Critical features of this position are described under the headings below but are subject to change at the discretion of ABA Support Services, and the Management Team. The job description reflects the designation of essential job functions but does not provide an all-inclusive list of duties that may be assigned.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1.      Collect and record data based on observable client behavior.

2.      Assist lead therapist in maintaining up to date graphs, summarizing and calculating data.

3.      Write progress notes, program updates, create session materials and stimuli, maintain program books.

4.       Actively participate in the implementation of baseline, treatment, parent training, and generalization sessions.

5.      Assist lead therapist in the preparation and clean-up of session related activities (preparing client room, computers, recording equipment, etc.).

6.      Assist with case related duties such as protocol dissemination, protocol reviews and staff/parent training.

7.      Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management and guidance procedures when transporting or working with clients.

8.      Provide direct client care following the prescribed behavioral protocols/programs, provision of services may be one-on-one or in group settings.

9.      Assume lead therapist responsibilities in the temporary absence of the lead therapist.

10.   Shadow/co-treat/treat a minimum of 2-4 contact hours per week.

11.   Report parent concerns and highlights to the lead therapist on the case.

12.   Report any suspected child abuse within 24 hours of report or incident to child line.

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                        

1.      Must have own transportation.

2.      Must provide proof of vehicle registration and insurance card.

3.      Must check email correspondence daily.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1.      Must be able to assume a variety of postures, for extended periods of time (kneeling, squatting, crouching, sitting, standing) in the course of working with developmental disabilities and severe behavior problems.

2.      Must be able to follow clients, at times apace, and pivot from one position to another quickly

3.      Must be able to lift and carry clients in braces and other adaptive equipment.

4.      Must be able to restrain/hold/transport clients in the course of behavioral management.

5.      Must be able to receive detailed oral communication and communicate orally to parents, supervisors and staff.

6.      Must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

7.      Oversee case related duties such as protocol dissemination, protocol reviews, and parent/staff training.

8.      Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management and guidance procedures when transporting and working with clients.

9.      Provide direct client care, following the prescribed behavioral/protocols/programs.

10.   Must be physically present at the assigned job site.

11.   Must have manual dexterity sufficient to perform various keyboard functions.

12.   Must be able to travel to and from various locations.

13.   Be supervised a minimum of 5% of direct therapist’s billable hours per week.

14.   Must be able to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.

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