Per Diem Behavior Technician - Southern Tier/Chautauqua/Jamestown Region

Empower children. Support families. Make a difference.

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you enjoy working closely with families to bring out the best in every child? We're looking for a dedicated Behavior Technician to join our team!

Learn more about the Evaluation & Treatment Center:

Pay Range: $16.14 - $26.89/per hour.

• Hourly rate based on relevant years of experience

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), this position is responsible for modeling and carrying out behavior support plans (BSPs), which could include teaching various skill building or behavior reduction techniques with children and young adults. They will also assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), collect data and provide training to caregivers so they can ensure follow-through at home.


Essential Job Duties:

• Provide a positive and nurturing environment for children and their families
• Assist LBA with the development of FBAs
• Assist LBA with the creation of BSPs
• Teach specific skills required for skill acquisition and/or behavior reduction as outlined in the child's BSP
• Participate in consultation and meeting sessions
• Answer questions from children and their families
• Observe child behaviors to collect data
• Inform parents and other caregivers about behavioral intervention findings
• Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills:

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Natural ability to connect with children and parents
• Good time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Education Required:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Minimum Experience Required:

• At least 3 years' experience working with children and families preferred

License/Registration/ Certifications Required:

• Registered Behavior Technician Certification preferred

Training Requirements:

• New Hire Orientation

Physical Requirements:

• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, vision to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees need to be able to get on the floor and play.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.