Per Diem Behavior Technician - Evaluation & Treatment Center

Job description

Empower children. Support families. Make a difference.

nAre you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you enjoy working closely with families to bring out the best in every child? We’re looking for a dedicated Behavior Technician to join our team!

nLearn more about the Evaluation & Treatment Center:

nAdditional Information

nnnPer Diem opportunity

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nnHourly rate based on relevant years of experience

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n nJob Summary:

nUnder the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), this position is responsible for modeling and carrying out behavior support plans (BSPs), which could include teaching various skill building or behavior reduction techniques with children and young adults. They will also assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), collect data and provide training to caregivers so they can ensure follow-through at home.

nJob Overview:

nBehavior Technicians provide consistent, one-on-one support to clients in home, clinic, or school settings, typically working with the same client to promote continuity of care and progress. Sessions are generally scheduled for five days per week and last approximately two to three hours per session (but could be up to 4 hours in length).

nTechnicians follow individualized treatment plans that include structured session activities designed to teach new skills, support goal achievement, and reduce challenging behaviors.

nResponsibilities include implementing behavior intervention plans, behavioral strategies, assisting with activities of daily living such as toileting and self-care, engaging clients in therapeutic one-on-one activities, accurately collecting and documenting client data in Central Reach, and completing detailed session notes after each session to monitor progress and ensure quality of care.

nOur OLV Evaluation and Treatment Clinic services a wide range of clients in a vast area of Western New York. Behavior technicians are assigned to clients at the discretion of management and expected to travel to and from client homes which can be anywhere within Erie and surrounding counties.

nEssential Job Duties:

nnnProvide a positive and nurturing environment for children and their families

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nnAssist LBA with the development of FBAs

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nnAssist LBA with the creation of BSPs

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nnTeach specific skills required for skill acquisition and/or behavior reduction as outlined in the child’s BSP

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nnParticipate in consultation and meeting sessions

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nnAnswer questions from children and their families

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nnObserve child behaviors to collect data

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nnInform parents and other caregivers about behavioral intervention findings

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nnPerform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

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n nSkills:

nnnDemonstrate knowledge of basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

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nnNatural ability to connect with children and parents

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nnGood time management skills

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nnExcellent written and verbal communication skills

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n nMinimum Education Required:

nnHigh School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

n nMinimum Experience Required:

nnAt least 3 years’ experience working with children and families preferred

n nLicense/Registration/ Certifications Required:

nnRegistered Behavior Technician Certification preferred

n nTraining Requirements:

nnNew Hire Orientation

n nPhysical Requirements:

nnnThe constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, vision to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees need to be able to get on the floor and play.

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nnThe frequent physical demands of the position are, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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nnThe occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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n nJob Details

nJob Function Essential

nPay Type Hourly

nEmployment Indicator Per Diem

nEducation Level High School

nHiring Min Rate 16.14 USD

nHiring Max Rate 26.89 USD

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