Responsibilities & Duties
As a Behavior Technician, you are responsible for implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and skill acquisition goals developed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Services will be conducted 1:1, and can be provided in-home or in community settings. The following job description outlines essential job functions, but may not provide a comprehensive list of duties that may be assigned:
Work collaboratively with a BCBA in order to implement basic principles of ABA therapy.
Provide quality 1:1 instruction and/or group instruction to adults with autism spectrum disorder, physical aggression, and/or other related developmental disabilities in communication, social, adaptive, play and vocational skill(s).
Conduct regularly scheduled visits to client’s home/group home/school. – Maintain client confidentiality.
Plan/develop/modify appropriate behavior programs and materials. – Complete Progress Reports as assigned.
Write reports based on initial assessment, including behavior support recommendations,
Programming strategies and tracking forms.
Review skill and behavior data on an agreed-upon schedule (minimally monthly).
Collaborate with families in the development of behavior support strategies.
Train families in the implementation of Behavior Supports Plans and recommended strategies.
Demonstrate an understanding of behavior analysis strategies in all interactions with clients/families.
Report any hazardous or unsafe conditions to supervisor/site administrator.
Demonstrate empathy and compassion in conduct towards clients. –
Demonstrate respect, cooperation, consideration, and tact in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors,families and others.
Cooperate with the applicable State Department or Division licensing unit with all
reasonable and legally mandated inspections or investigations.
Ideal candidates have at least 1 to 3 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in an applicable, educational group setting, based on DDD and DOE programs
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech/ Occupational therapy or related field required
Registered Behavioral Technician preferred
Experience with physically aggressive and/or self-injurious clients preferred
Qualifications
Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
Complete State/Federal Criminal Background checks and Central Registry checks
Possess and maintain a valid New Jersey driver’s license (or Resident State)
Maintain and/or possess CPR, CPI, Handle With Care (HWC), First Aid, and DDD Pre-service and Boggs Center Training
Provides high-quality services to adults with a variety of developmental disabilities, who are in need of assistance in reducing challenging behaviors. Under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the Behavior Technician will provide behavioral programming services that will assist clients to maintain the highest level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being possible.