Position:

Title: Behavior Technician

Salary Range: $17-$19 DOE

Full Time and Part Time

Job Description

Providing direct intervention (across home and school settings)

Conducting parent education using the intervention models we have developed for Empowered Behavior Solutions

Developing intervention programs and data collection systems

Collecting and reporting behavioral data

Completing progress notes

Organizing and summarizing behavioral data

Writing progress reports.

Job Qualifications

RBT preferred

Previous work experience either personally or professionally working with special needs population. Ideal candidates have experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles

Excellent time management, verbal and written communication skills in English

Acceptable fingerprint clearance through California DOJ and FBI

Tuberculosis clearance

Ability to lift/pull/push items weighing up to 40 pounds

Ability to stand, sit, twist, kneel, bend-over, crouch down, walk, sprint for extended periods of time

Holds or in pursuit of a Bachelors degree in psychology, child development or education.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position:

Title: Clinical Supervisor

Salary Range: DOE

Full Time and Part Time

Job Description

Observe, evaluate and provide feedback on the implementation of behavioral services.

Implement and create behavioral and educational methods and materials to increase skills (e.g., DTT, token economy, PECS, task analysis).

Analyze and evaluate data on each child's progress to increase socially significant behaviors.

Create programs that are child specific, individualized to each child’s unique deficits and needs.

Ensure clients have program books in place within two weeks of client authorization for services. Program books must be updated and organized, including sufficient data sheets, ABA sheets, procedure guides, PV forms and daily summaries.

Schedule, coordinate and attend monthly team meetings.

Train parents and staff on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (evidence based practices).

Provide ongoing training to behavior technicians on program implementation, data collection methods, current autism research, professional code of conduct, completing their competencies, etc.

Ensure all programs include Parent Education goals; technicians are trained to support parent application of goals during sessions.

Collaborate with caregivers/parents to create materials (e.g. token economy, visual schedules, behavior checklists, behavior contracts etc.).

Meet with Clinical Director(s) on a bi-weekly basis to review clinical competency.

Conduct technician reviews regularly and provide feedback to Clinical Director(s) regarding technician’s performance.

Communicate parental concerns and needs immediately via phone, e-mail or scheduled meeting to the Clinical Director(s).

Provide consultation to caregivers/parents utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Behavior Reduction.

Identify factors interfering with effective service delivery and schedule meetings to collaborate and develop resolution.

Use empirically based procedures; analyze data and ensure accuracy, reliability and validity of all programs.

Abide by all due dates including submission of PV Forms, technician evaluations, staff schedule, progress reports, assessments and additional projects assigned.

Produce professional reports and assessments which clearly depict client’s skills, progress and parent education goals. Including visual graphs, measurable goals, objectively written summaries and original content.

Produce accurate time records in the client scheduling/staff time reporting system, monitor client’s schedule, session notes, and rendered hours for accuracy.

Job Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education or other related field

BCBA certificate in good standing

A minimum of two years of experience working with children/parents with disabilities

Professional experience in supervising, training and mentoring staff in the field of ABA in a treatment setting

Experience writing session notes, progress reports, assessment reports and graphing

Functional understanding of advanced ABA principles (DTT, PRT, Verbal Behavior).

Previous experience conducting functional behavioral analyses (FBA).

Knowledge of developmental milestones from ages 12 months to 18 years of age.

Present a professional demeanor (i.e. appropriate clothing, hygiene).

Demonstrates excellent time management and organizational skills, can multi task and prioritize demands

Serve culturally and linguistically diverse families in low and high SES areas.

Comfortable working in homes (studio apt., housing projects, etc.) of families with limited resources.

Use professional language (avoid slang) when conversing in a work related conversation.

Reliable transportation and current vehicle liability insurance.

Must stand, sit, twist, kneel, bend-over, crouch down, walk, & sit/play on floor for extended periods of time. Must lift, push, and pull up to 40lbs without assistance from another adult.

Demonstrate good affect and outgoing personality.

Enjoy working with individuals of all ages, races, religious backgrounds and personalities.

Ability to be available to work on Saturdays as needed to respond to client needs, handle urgent matters in the field and attend training sessions.

Ability to work with clients that may have sexual dysfunctions or other potentially disturbing behaviors.

Ability to be available to work as early as 6am and as late as 9pm as needed to respond to client needs or handle urgent matters in the field.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.