Behavior Technician

4865 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield CA

Description

Behavior Technician Job Description Implement individual ABA programs and interventions in applied settings. A CSS Behavior Interventionist utilizes specific research-based principles of ABA. Behavior Interventionist must demonstrate ability to independently apply their job responsibilities. Behavior Interventionists receive supervision and clinical direction on treatment protocols. General Job Responsibilities: • Provides Direct Intervention 1:1 within the home, school, community, and/or clinic • Implements Applied Behavior Analysis interventions in one-on-one setting as recommended in treatment plan
 • Models intervention techniques for parents • Collects data and gathers documentation as needed • Follows the direction of Program Supervisor(s) and Clinical Supervisor(s)

 • Maintains accurate documentation of all billable tasks that meets the requirement of regulatory agencies and funding sources, and is HIPAA compliant 

 • Participates in meetings involving client information; may participate in IEPs • Ability to work under the supervision of a Program Supervisor and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) • Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work and therapeutic environment 
 • Abides by the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts 
 • Utilize safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with clients 
 • Collaborates with treatment with, caregivers, other professionals, and CSS staff 
 • Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings 
 • Maintain confidentiality, adhere to HIPAA, and follow BACB Code of Ethics 
 Other Duties/Skills/Abilities • Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to infant/toddler with special learning needs; • Ability to work with various handicapping conditions including developmental disabilities, physical impairments, and/or “at risk” complications; • Principles of case management; • Principles of child development, appropriate effective parenting skills, social services agencies/programs, community educational programs; • Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to infant/toddler experiencing atypical control problems; • Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; • Basic arithmetical concepts; • Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures. Ability to • Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward children, particularly those exhibiting development delays • Appropriately manage child’s behavior and guide client toward more acceptable social behaviors; • Appropriately administer basic first aid and CPR; • Communicate effectively in oral and written form and, depending on the assignment, use manual communication techniques to communicate with the hearing impaired or non-verbal • Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of office related machines and equipment; • Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate speech therapy materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment; • Understand and carry out oral and written directions; • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults; • Access community resources to best serve infant/toddler and family needs; • Work effectively in unsupervised and uncontrolled environments; • Stoop, bend, crawl, lift 50 lbs., and see and hear sufficiently to perform the duties listed above. Requirements: • Required: High School Diploma • BA/BS and/or college courses credit Preferred; • Required: Valid Driver’s License, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation • Required: Medical clearance of active Tuberculosis • Required: Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Departments of Investigations clearance • Ability to Maintain Professional Boundaries • Excellent Communication Skills Benefits: • Flexible Schedule • Gain Experience • Registered Behavior Technician Training Modules Provided • Medical/Dental/Vision benefits for full-time employees • Professional Growth and Opportunities to Grow within the Company • Reimbursement for BCBA Graduate Coursework • Supervision of BCBA hours