What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Behavior Technician position at Mission Autism Clinics?
Job Summary
- Work 1:1 with children and young adults with autism by applying and implementing behavior analytical techniques that increase communication, self-help, and social and play skills under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Utilize positive reinforcement and antecedent modification to increase appropriate behaviors over time
- Use the appropriate/prescribed ratio of reinforcement for each client
- Assist in the development and maintenance of instructional materials
- Maintain accurate records of client performance/progress via data collection and/or clinical notes through an online and paper data collection system
- Manage any inappropriate behaviors that occur
- Keep clients motivated to learn through preference assessments
- Communicate confidentially and professionally with behavior analysts, teachers, parents, and principals
- Respond appropriately to feedback and/or correction
- Report concerns directly and promptly to your supervising BCBA
- Toilet training and diaper changing may be required
- The 40-hour RBT course must be completed prior to starting the position
- MAC will provide the program and training on the program
- MAC will provide 40 hours of pay once BT hits their 45 days of employment for the training completed prior to coming onboard
- Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
- Experience/strong interest in working with children with autism or other developmental disabilities
- 18 years of age or older
- First Aid/CPR certification is required
- Ability to change one’s own behavior as directed by the BCBA
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Be willing to learn and grow as a Behavior Technician
- Ideally, have availability from 10:00am-2:00pm Monday-Friday. Will have the option of picking up additional hours based upon clinic need.
- Must be able to work 2 Saturdays/year
- Must have reliable transportation to travel to clinic
- Must be able to pass a state and FBI background check, state child abuse clearance and drug screen
- Have knowledge of use of modern technology, i.e. PC, Mac, iPad or other tablets. Training will be provided on the systems used
- Must be able to obtain RBT certification within 60 days of hire if working in PA and within 45 days of hire if working in MD
- Ability to stand and move for 100% of the day
- Use of hearing, hands and eyes 100% of the workday
- Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally during the work day
- Stamina and ability to work all assigned hours
- Ability to move freely, quickly and frequently from a sitting (on the floor or in a chair) to standing position
