Senior Behavioral Technician

Title: Senior Behavioral Technician

Employee Classification: Behavioral Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Autism Center-132710

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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Department Summary

The UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) conducts evidence-based direct services, research, and training to positively impact individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families, and the community.

Position Overview

This is a senior-level Behavior Technician position requiring advanced training and experience providing direct and indirect services to clients with autism under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The Senior Behavior Technician (SBT) position is responsible for coordinating with the BCBA to conduct daily program maintenance activities, including data analyses of programming and assessments, implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction procedures, and documenting and reporting outcomes. SBTs will recommend specific courses of action to the Behavior Analyst and may independently conduct parent training/update meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED equivalent and one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities, a basic understanding of behavior analytic principles and procedures, and knowledge of evidence-based practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced understanding of autism spectrum disorder and evidence-based intervention and training practices.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with individuals with ASD.
• Ability to serve as a leader or co-leader of a multi-disciplinary team in making decisions regarding client programming and assessment.
• Ability to be patient, flexible, versatile, and cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or graduate courses in special education, applied behavior analysis, child development/psychology or related major and a 2 years' experience providing direct services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Current Registered Behavior Technician certification.

Job Duties:

• Follows UNT and departmental policies and procedures, legal requirements, verbal/written directives, and Professional Codes of Ethics and Standards.
• Models core organizational beliefs, values, and expectations. Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, and special events as required.
• Oversees the staff scheduling for assigned program.
• Directly implements individualized skill-acquisition and behavior-redu