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Job description
Join our team as a Certified Behavior Technician at Children's Village in Yakima, WA!
This role provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) displaying challenging behaviors within the home, school, and day program or community settings.
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics. Visit us at to learn more about our organization.
As part of Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Children's Village is a unique vision that became a reality from key community organizations and dedicated volunteers. With over 30 specialized services provided, families no longer have to travel long distances for pediatric subspecialty care. At Children's Village, we believe in interdisciplinary care and work collaboratively with numerous clinical partners, including:
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- Early Intervention/ESIT
- Behavioral Assessment/Treatment Team
- Learn more about Children's Village here: About Children's Village - Children's Village
Position Highlights:
- $22.58 - $25.36 DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
- Additional pay for your bilingual skills, paid on hours worked
- 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
What You'll Do:
- Complete intake assessment, develop individualized program exemplars, and participate 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)
- Collect target behavior data, implement Behavior Reduction Protocols, and implement alternative behavior programs based on the FBA
- Implement individualized programs to maintain and generalize acquired skills, provide appropriate interventions, and respond to aggressive and/or challenging behaviors
- Participate in meetings to develop cross-system planning and/or collaborate with treatment professionals
- Collaborate with other Certified Behavior Technicians to improve individual services
- Complete all Behavioral Health Services (BHS) and/or funder-required documentation
- Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required
- Associate Degree in Psychology, Behavioral Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Special Education, or other relevant field preferred
- Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or developmental disabilities preferred
- Application for Certified Behavior Technician within one week of completing 40 hours of required supervision/training by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/LBA
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire
- Right Response certified within six months of hire
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprints required can be obtained within 45 days of hire
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 9
- This position is eligible for Bilingual Differential Compensation when an ALTA score of 9 is achieved.
- Ability to do data collection and graphing
- Ability to engage with parents and/or teachers to implement behavior intervention protocols under the supervision of an LBA
- Ability to effectively interact with a variety of patients, patients' families and employees in a professional manner
- Knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced conflict resolution and de-escalation skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with discretion
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Who can apply
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