Behavior Technician - Home Based MA

he 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:
• Exercise necessary cost control measures.
• Strive to provide and maintain positive external and internal customer service and promote a culture of excellence in customer service.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed.
• Must be able to be depended upon to plan and organize work effectively and ensures its completion.
• Must be able to demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and taking breaks in the expected time frames.
• Will be expected to meet all productivity requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team–oriented environment.
• Will be expected to represent the organization professionally at all times.

Additional Requirements:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Hearing and speaking ability is required to communicate on the telephone.
• Vision is necessary for entering data.
• Reaching is required for paper management.
• Manual dexterity is required for operating the computer, photocopier and telephone.
• Mobility is required for going to photocopier, fax machine, etc.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to function independently and have personal integrity.
• Requires flexibility of hours.

PSYCHOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS
• An ability to recognize tasks to be done and perform them independently.
• An ability to establish a responsible and trustworthy rapport with staff by:
• Being punctual and providing proper notification and advance notice for absence and tardiness.
• Following through on tasks as assigned.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing work schedules.
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints.

INTELLECTUAL REQUIREMENTS
• An ability to learn all Constellation Kids policies and procedures.
• Judgment skills in processing telephone calls
• Organizational skills necessary to establish priority of tasks and meet deadlines.
• An ability to operate all aspects of the computer, photocopier and telephone.
• An ability to understand and follow instructions provided by the supervisor both in written and oral formats.
• An ability to read, write and type.

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.

Position Qualifications
• 21 years of age and up.
• A bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university AND one year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs

OR
• An associate’s degree (60 college credits) AND a minimum of two years of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs.
• Strong organization and communication skills are required.
• Registered Behavior technician certification is a plus.