Senior Behavior Support Technician OPWDD

Getzville. The Summit Center. Senior Behavior Support Technician. $24.93/hour.

The Summit Center is Western New Yorks leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?
• Fully paid program breaks (up to 5 weeks per year!)
• Up to 15 days of paid time off
• 1416 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises
• Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)

The Senior Behavioral Support Technician OPWDD is responsible for augmenting the services provided by the Behavioral Support Consultants in the following areas: direct observation; data collection; development of behavioral assessments and intervention plans, training staff to implement behavior support plans; and treatment integrity monitoring. Each individual also may be assigned to one or more special projects including administrative and organization tasks associated with these assignments (e.g., crisis intervention training).
• Provide behavioral consultation to teams in tandem or without the direct oversight of a Behavioral Support Consultant
• Develop or contribute to the development of behavioral assessments and interventions as needed/ appropriate
• Provide crisis intervention for individuals and promote/model less restrictive, trauma-informed approach
• Collect, organize, and maintain direct observational data
• Train staff in best-practice methods
• Complete or assist with the completion of required reports
• Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
• Bachelors degree in special education, psychology, or a related human services field preferred

It is preferred that candidates have up to four years of successful experience as a Behavioral Support Technician. Those without this experience will be required to spend 1-4 months acquiring supervised experience in Summits day school program.

Must demonstrate knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavior Analysis including (but not limited to) understanding definitions and characteristics, legal and ethical standards, behavioral assessment, designing behavioral analytic programs, and evaluating progress.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Etc.

First Aid, CPR, and SCIP-R certification (provided by agency). Certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is preferred.

Position supports day habilitation and other OPWDD programs in Amherst, Tonawanda and Clarence.

Qualifications

Behaviors Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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