Behavior Technician - Home-Based

Job Details

Job Location

Peabody, MA

Position Type

Per Diem

Salary Range

$30.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage

None

Description

Job Description Summary

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The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Clients include children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, clinic, and school settings. The Behavioral Technician will collect data on programs and assist with parent training. The Behavior Technician works under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.

The principles of behavior analysis are to treat patients who have difficulties with socially significant behaviors. These may include social skills, reading, communication, personal self-care and work skills.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Plans and implements intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring and consultation under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Teaches targeted behaviors using specialized techniques that may include reward systems, incidental teaching and pivotal response training.
• Records and tracks data from training sessions.
• Reinforces positive behavior with children on caseload.
• Communicates effectively (orally and in writing) with administrators, parents and community members.
• Provides accurate documentation of intervention, goals and objectives
• Facilitates transition among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes (early intervention to pre-school, pre-school to school etc.)
• Identifies emergency situations and determines appropriate action to ensure child safety.
• Provide direct client care in 1 : 1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follow the prescribed behavior skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior
• Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with client's individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following applies to all employees of Constellation Health Services :

All employees will :

Additional Requirements :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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INTELLECTUAL REQUIREMENTS

I have read this job description and physical demands for the position as Behavior Technician. I agree to perform the tasks outlined in this job description in a safe manner and in accordance with the company's established procedures. I understand that I may not release or disclose protected health or company information without proper authorization. I understand that the company reserves the right to make changes to this job description at any time at their discretion.

I also understand that my employment is at will and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at- will either by the company or myself and such termination can be made with or without notice.

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