Behavior Technician
Foundations Autism Center
Sartell, MNFull-time
21.85–28.75 an hour
Behavioral Health Market Context
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Benefits
Dental CoverageHealth InsurancePaid Time Off
Job Description
The ideal candidate would be patient and open-minded, with a strong work ethic.
The Behavior Technician will provide one-on-one individual treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 2 to 21 using Applied Behavior Analysis. They will implement learning programs (communication, self-help, play skills) under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Behavior Technician Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
-Focus on changing the child's behavior by observing and measuring the behavior in real- life environments.
• Gather behavioral data to track progress in reaching behavioral objectives identified in the behavior plan
• Implement learning programs (communication, self-help, and play skills) as written and instructed by the BCBA
• Collect data on all behaviors targeted and meet with supervisor weekly to analyze the information gathered and participate in initial and ongoing trainings
• Assist with parent training so family members/caregivers can teach and support skills during typical family activities
• Document each service activity in Central Reach
• Complete mandatory training and refresher training
• Supervise children and ensure that all safety protocols are followed.
• Properly report all critical incidents and safety concerns regarding persons receiving services.
• Ensure that documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with established organizational procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings as directed by supervisor
• Model and promote good communication, customer service, and positive representation of the organization to children, families, referral sources and the public.
• Other responsibilities as requested by supervisor
Requirements:
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
• Previous experience or knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
• Be enrolled or have completed a BA or BS in psychology, social work, special education or related field preferred
General Knowledge and Skills:
• Ability to pass MN Background Study
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Desire for continued learning opportunities, and willingness to embrace instruction
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members, and a desire to work with young children
• Reliable attendance record
• General understanding of autism spectrum disorder
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Ability to focus and attend to multiple details at the same time
• Good decision-making skills
• Time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Team player
Compensation/Benefits:
• Competitive starting wage
• Health/Dental/Short-Term and Long-Term Disability available for full-time employees
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off for full-time employees
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
The Behavior Technician will provide one-on-one individual treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 2 to 21 using Applied Behavior Analysis. They will implement learning programs (communication, self-help, play skills) under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Behavior Technician Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
-Focus on changing the child's behavior by observing and measuring the behavior in real- life environments.
• Gather behavioral data to track progress in reaching behavioral objectives identified in the behavior plan
• Implement learning programs (communication, self-help, and play skills) as written and instructed by the BCBA
• Collect data on all behaviors targeted and meet with supervisor weekly to analyze the information gathered and participate in initial and ongoing trainings
• Assist with parent training so family members/caregivers can teach and support skills during typical family activities
• Document each service activity in Central Reach
• Complete mandatory training and refresher training
• Supervise children and ensure that all safety protocols are followed.
• Properly report all critical incidents and safety concerns regarding persons receiving services.
• Ensure that documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with established organizational procedures.
• Participate in staff meetings as directed by supervisor
• Model and promote good communication, customer service, and positive representation of the organization to children, families, referral sources and the public.
• Other responsibilities as requested by supervisor
Requirements:
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
• Previous experience or knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis preferred
• Be enrolled or have completed a BA or BS in psychology, social work, special education or related field preferred
General Knowledge and Skills:
• Ability to pass MN Background Study
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Desire for continued learning opportunities, and willingness to embrace instruction
• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members, and a desire to work with young children
• Reliable attendance record
• General understanding of autism spectrum disorder
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Ability to focus and attend to multiple details at the same time
• Good decision-making skills
• Time management skills
• Self-motivated
• Team player
Compensation/Benefits:
• Competitive starting wage
• Health/Dental/Short-Term and Long-Term Disability available for full-time employees
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off for full-time employees
• Six paid holidays for full-time employees
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Qualifications
- •A desire to work with children is essential
- •The ideal candidate would be patient and open-minded, with a strong work ethic
- •Ability to pass MN Background Study
- •Effective verbal and written communication skills
- •Good interpersonal relationship skills
- •Desire for continued learning opportunities, and willingness to embrace instruction
- •Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members, and a desire to work with young children
- •Reliable attendance record
- •General understanding of autism spectrum disorder
- •Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
- •Adaptability to changing priorities
- •Ability to focus and attend to multiple details at the same time
- •Good decision-making skills
- •Time management skills
- •Self-motivated
Benefits
- •Competitive starting wage
- •Health/Dental/Short-Term and Long-Term Disability available for full-time employees
- •401k with company match
- •Paid Time Off for full-time employees
- •Six paid holidays for full-time employees
- •401(k)
- •401(k) matching
- •Dental insurance
- •Employee assistance program
- •Flexible schedule
- •Flexible spending account
- •Health insurance
- •Health savings account
- •Life insurance
- •Paid time off
- •Professional development assistance
- •Referral program
- •Vision insurance
Responsibilities
- •Each child’s treatment plan is carried out by the BT on a daily basis
- •The Behavior Technician is responsible for upholding the highest quality of care
- •The Behavior Technician will provide one-on-one individual treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ages 2 to 21 using Applied Behavior Analysis
- •They will implement learning programs (communication, self-help, play skills) under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- •Behavior Technician Responsibilities
- •Focus on changing the child's behavior by observing and measuring the behavior in real- life environments
- •Gather behavioral data to track progress in reaching behavioral objectives identified in the behavior plan
- •Implement learning programs (communication, self-help, and play skills) as written and instructed by the BCBA
- •Collect data on all behaviors targeted and meet with supervisor weekly to analyze the information gathered and participate in initial and ongoing trainings
- •Assist with parent training so family members/caregivers can teach and support skills during typical family activities
- •Document each service activity in Central Reach
- •Complete mandatory training and refresher training
- •Supervise children and ensure that all safety protocols are followed
- •Properly report all critical incidents and safety concerns regarding persons receiving services
- •Ensure that documentation is completed in a timely manner and in accordance with established organizational procedures
- •Participate in staff meetings as directed by supervisor
- •Model and promote good communication, customer service, and positive representation of the organization to children, families, referral sources and the public
- •Other responsibilities as requested by supervisor