Play-based ABA Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Behavior Technician (BT)

SUMMARY: The Behavior Technician provides direct behavior-analytic services to autistic children and others with neurodevelopmental differences and works as part of a transdisciplinary treatment team in various settings, including home, clinic, school, and community settings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute all responsibilities and skills associated with the Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification. Must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Provide direct implementation of holistic, neurodiversity-affirming behavior-analytic services to children with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental differences in one-on-one and group settings.
• Implement Cortica’s Whole Child Approach according to treatment plans and strategies provided and overseen by the assigned Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Utilize a strengths-based treatment approach developed in collaboration with the BCBA and the transdisciplinary team.
• Provide client self-care skill development in collaboration with caregivers including toilet training, personal hygiene, and dressing.
• Deliver behavior-analytic care in various settings including home, community, school, clinic or other designated settings as determined in the child’s assessment and treatment plan.
• Travel to various settings for care delivery within the designated region as assigned by clinic location.
• Complete all documentation requirements including data collection and session notes during the session.
• Assist with individualized assessment procedures through preference assessments and data collection.
• Follow Cortica crisis and emergency procedures, including safety and de-escalation strategies, first aid strategies, and mandated reporting.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality in alignment with Cortica policies in all scheduled sessions, meetings and/or administrative sessions, as assigned.
• Adapt to various situations and remain calm in unpredictable and stressful situations.
• Work may be completed in person, either in clinic, in client homes, schools, or the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a strong knowledge of computer operating systems.
• Customer Service - Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student, and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Oral and Written Communication - Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; reads and comprehends written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance and Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time; works agreed hours.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; meets commitments; follows policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The environmental factors described here are representative of those that may be present in the workplace while the team member performs the essential functions of this job.

Environment:
This job is performed in various settings including, clinic, in client home, school, and other community locations. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel; reach with hands and arms; push and pull, and talk, hear and smell. The team member is required to run, sprint, physically block, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, and crouch. Team members in this position may encounter prolonged sitting and/or standing. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

This position may require working with a diverse group of individuals. This position may require working with students of all ages as well as parents and staff. Team members in this position may encounter stressful situations where a professional attitude will be required. Multi-tasking is essential as deadlines and frequent interruptions are common.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Obtain Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) credential within 90 days of employment.
• Obtain assigned safety training certification within 90 days of employment.
• Must maintain reliable transportation and be able to travel to assigned work locations.
• First aid/CPR training or ability to obtain.
• Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.

COMPLIANCE:

• Maintain privacy of all patients, teammates, and volunteer information and access such information only on a need-to-know basis for business purposes as required by HIPAA.
• Comply with all HIPAA regulations regarding corporate integrity, and security obligations. Report unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful behavior or activity.
• Comply with all OSHA regulations and regularly scheduled trainings.
• Comply with all regularly scheduled harassment trainings.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and physical demands.

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About Cortica:
Cortica is a leading provider of advanced neurological therapies for children with autism and other developmental differences. We offer in-home, in-clinic, and telehealth services that empower families to achieve long-lasting, transformative results.