Behavior Technician; Paid Training

Job Description

Qualifications

• •Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests
• •Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources
• •Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong knowledge of computer operating systems
• •Customer Service - Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student, and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance
• •Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• •Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things
• •Oral and Written Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; reads and comprehends written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively

Benefits

Responsibilities

• •The Behavior Technician provides direct behavior-analytic services to autistic children and others with neurodevelopmental differences and works as part of a transdisciplinary treatment team in various settings, including home, clinic, school, and community settings
• •Execute all responsibilities and skills associated with the Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification
• •Must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• •Provide direct implementation of holistic, neurodiversity-affirming behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in one-on-one and group settings
• •Implement Cortica’s Whole Child Approach according to treatment plans and strategies provided and overseen by the assigned Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• •Utilize a strengths-based treatment approach developed in collaboration with the BCBA and the transdisciplinary team
• •Provide client self-care skill development in collaboration with caregivers including toilet training, personal hygiene, and dressing
• •Deliver behavior-analytic care in various settings including home, community, school, clinic or other designated settings as determined in the child’s assessment and treatment plan
• •Travel to various settings for care delivery within the designated region as assigned by clinic location
• •Complete all documentation requirements including data collection and session notes during the session
• •Assist with individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collection
• •Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including safety and de-escalation strategies, first aid strategies, and mandated reporting
• •Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality in alignment with Cortica policies in all scheduled sessions, meetings and/or administrative sessions, as assigned
• •Adapt to various situations and remain calm in unpredictable and stressful situations
• •Work may be completed in person, either in clinic, in client homes, schools, or the community
• •Other duties as assigned
• •Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment
• •Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• •Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
• •Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• •Attendance and Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time; works agreed hours
• •Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes…