Description:
Under the direction of a Behavioral Consultant, or Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA), the Behavioral Technician directs, guides, teaches, mentors students with autism, and teaches/mentors new hires for behavioral/educational instructors. Uses the Applied Behavioral Analyses (ABA) techniques to reinforce desired behaviors set up through the programming. Treats students and their families with dignity and respect while helping to reinforce a positive and conducive environment for learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides one on one and small group instructions implementing daily and weekly programs as assigned by lead staff as well as assisting students in class routines and transitioning between activities
- Uses ABA techniques to develop skills and behaviors as set up by the BCBA in areas of recreation, communication, motor, vocational, and socialization
- Reinforce behaviors through the use of positive behavior supports as established by the ABA consultant
- Works with new staff through training, modeling, and observation of ABA treatment techniques. Acts as a mentor for ideas and collaboration.
- Lifts feeds, toilets, changes diapers, dresses, consoles child during the school day
- Collects data, and writes separate anecdotal information on student behavior/progress for collaboration with other staff and instructional purposes
- Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies, as well as cleaning up after the child completes the activities
- May need to travel to assist with the transition in a typical peer placement or go to a student’s home to assist with the generalization of the student's newly acquired skills
- Participates in in-service training and behavior analysis program training. Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs and/or conferences.
- Exercises tact, discretion, and confidentiality while assuring the safety and welfare of all individuals in the clinic