BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN

Overview Job Location: Oakland, CA 94609 Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $22.00 - $25.00 Hourly Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care Provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), within the experience and competence of the practitioner. Responsibilities Prepare for each session (e.g., charged iPad, current on clinical updates). Accurately report time and gather signatures (self and parent) verifying session occurred. Implement the program/activities determined by the Program Manager and/or Director, including appropriate stimuli, reinforcement and materials. Accurately capture quantitative and qualitative data each session. Implement trained methods (e.g., discrete trial, visuals, generalization, naturalistic teaching) in an individualized manner. Attend all scheduled patient sessions and meetings with the program team. Follow all protocols for canceled sessions (see employee handbook). Adhere to all guidelines related to ethics, HIPAA and workplace safety. Maintain a high degree of professionalism, including adherence to all policies listed in the BIA Employee Policies. Accountabilities Use program techniques in the most effective manner. Maintain a positive environment through prompting and redirection. Implement activities with appropriate pace, voice and reinforcement. Become a model of professionalism for fellow staff. Communicate pro-actively to resolve conflicts or confusion with the program team. Understand goals of activities and implementation procedures. Decision Rights All program decision rights are that of a program supervisor. It is your responsibility to check with a program supervisor with questions and concerns as needed. Desired Traits Develop a unique rapport with each patient. Create opportunities for successful interactions. Seek to increase knowledge of autism and treatment approaches. Consistently collaborate with others and contribute as a team member. Qualifications 18 years of age or older; High School Diploma or equivalent. Attend BCAT certification within first 90 days of employment with BIA (mandatory for continued employment). Attend mandatory trainings including Behavior Technician continuing education requirements (i.e., attaining CEs and maintaining documentation). Completed 40 hours of Competency Based Training designed by a BIA BCBA. #J-18808-Ljbffr