Lead Behavior Technician

Every child deserves the brightest future and Centria Autism Services is on a mission to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have the best developmental experience possible while acquiring the skills to succeed in the world on their own terms. Too many children with ASD are untreated or undertreated and Centria is committed to reaching every child in need and their families with interventions based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis that meet – and exceed -- best practices. Our Optimal Outcomes Model(TM) looks at the whole-child, engages families in aspirational treatment planning and leverages team-based care to allow BCBA’s to focus on clinical issues and support Centria’s dedication to quality, family satisfaction and developmental outcomes. Founded in 2009, Centria now operates in 13 states and is working hard to develop approaches to sustain quality while reaching tens of thousands of children across the country; we use data-driven analytics and sophisticated software platforms to constantly evaluate our quality and performance, and develop new approaches to supporting our clients and their families on their journey.

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Position Summary

The Lead Behavior Technician will work fully under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst ("BCBA") or designee and will work directly with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder on a one-on-one (1:1) basis.
The Lead Behavior Technician will provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis ("ABA") therapy services in the context specified within the client's individualized treatment plan. The Lead Behavior Technician will implement learning
programs (i.e., communication, play skills, social interaction, adaptive life skills), collect data on target behaviors, communicate with client stakeholders, maintain client confidentiality, and regularly meet with their direct leader. The Lead
Behavior Technician will be expected to act responsibly when working with the client or representing Centria and Life Skills Autism Academy (hereafter referred to as “the Company”) in the community. Additionally, the Lead Behavior Technician will work closely with new hires during their first week post-training completion, ensuring that new Behavior Technicians understand how to apply learnings by breaking down key ABA concepts while the new Behavior Technician shadows the Lead Behavior Technician as they work directly with a client and run sessions. At the end of shadowing, the Lead Behavior Technician will perform competency assessments of new Behavior Technicians, validating they are ready to begin working with a client of their own.

Success Measures

Success measures for this role include integrating new Behavior Technicians into the company, establishing a high interobserver agreement (IOA) for Behavior Technician competency assessments, maintaining a positive work environment, providing quality clinical services, and adhering to policies and quality standards. Compliance with company and payor requirements, authorized treatment plans, high staff integrity assessment, and family satisfaction scores are also important measures of success.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide ABA therapy services directly to clients, primarily in a 1:1 setting at the client’s home or one of the Company’s centers utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
   
   • Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisitions, behavior reduction protocols, and client behavioral plans.
   • Observe client behavior and collect, record, and summarize data on such.
   • Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with the client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
   • Ensure documentation is completed on time and follow established company procedures.
   • Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress under the instruction of the Supervising Clinician or BCBA.
   • Utilize safe and appropriate procedures when working with clients, including de-escalating client behaviors.
   • Appropriately report all critical incidents and safety concerns by payor requirements and the Company's reporting policies.
   • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment to work with the client and provide therapy services effectively.
2. Improve client outcomes and reduce new Behavior Technician attrition by providing training and support to Behavior Technicians in their first-week post-orientation.
   • Responsible for providing therapeutic sessions based on the Foundations of Care (FOC).
   • This role is cognizant of each client’s Foundations Plan, which includes, but is not limited to, an understanding of the client’s assent and assent withdrawal, optimal therapeuti