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Building Blocks Behavioral Services, Inc. lists this Behavior Technician School- Based opportunity in broomall, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Behavior Technician
The Behavior Technician works under the direction and guidance of the Lead Behavior Analyst to provide direct behavior interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing problematic behaviors in home, community, and school settings for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and related developmental disabilities. The Behavior Technician is responsible for implementing the detailed behavior plans designed by the Lead Behavior Analyst and is required to consult with the Lead Behavior Analyst on any decision to vary from designed plans. The Behavioral Technician will collect data on programs and goals and assist the Lead Behavior Analyst with clinical assessments as needed. The Behavior Technician will conduct interventions in strict adherence to scientific principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis. For a more detail list of duties and responsibilities, refer to job description.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of a BCBA, provides direct client care in 1:1 and group settings in strict accordance with a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training procedures.
Closely follows the individualized behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction strategies and protocols as outlined in the client's treatment plan or IEP.
Collects, records, and summarizes data on observable client behavior.
Collaborates with classroom teachers, parents, psychologists, social workers, and other medical or school staff to implement client's behavior plans and treatment goals.
Effectively implements teaching protocols related to errorless teaching, verbal operants, and PEAK as necessary.
Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations in strict accordance with company policies and procedures.
Requirements: Experience working with individuals with autism or related disorders
Clearance Requirements: Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Background Check, FBI fingerprinting, CPR/First Aid, Tuberculosis Screening, Mandated Reporter Training
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom.
Prolonged periods sitting and working on computer to complete necessary paperwork.
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at a time.
Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
Must be able to kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull to assist and teach children throughout the day.
Must be willing and able to complete restrains, holds, and transports in line with crisis management trainings such as Safety Care or CPI.
Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection and session notes.
Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication.
Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
Benefits: Opportunities for career advancement, Paid liability insurance, Paid drive time between clients, paid trainings, Free continuing education training, Free RBT supervision, BCBA & BCaBA 18 month supervision program, Tuition reduction at partnered universities, BCaBA & BCBA study group, PTO, Matching 401k, Attendance stipend.
Building Blocks Behavioral Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on any and all classifications protected by applicable law.
Worksite address
broomall, PA, 19008, US
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