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.