Entry Level Behavior Technician (BT) / (RBT) - Good Pay & Culture (CD)

Ability Builders ABA CoVacaville, CA, US

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Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Behavior Technicians implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs with CARD

patients and families under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor. Treatment plans are designed to

address skill acquisition as well as challenging behavior reduction and may occur in a variety of settings

including the CARD center, patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth. Behavior Technicians

report to the CARD Operations Manager. This position has no direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide direct treatment to patients under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor in a 1 : 1 or group

environment

Provide treatment that exceeds CARD’s clinical quality standards

Collect and record data on patient progress with high fidelity

Review and implement Clinical Supervisor feedback during each treatment session

Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues

Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues

Seek personal growth and training opportunities to ensure clinical excellence

Maintain accurate and timely records

Always maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements

Represent CARD professionally and ethically to internal and external stakeholders

Adhere to CARD policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must pass initial CARD Behavior Technician Training program, including passing a comprehensive written

exam and field evaluation

Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused attitude

Ability to work independently while providing direct treatment to patients

An effective communicator in both verbal and written formats

Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment

CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY – DO NOT DUPLICATE

Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets

Willingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)

Willingness to work with a variety of patients

Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance for some locations

Ability to commit to at least six months of employment without major changes in schedule or location

English proficiency, both verbal and written, is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patient’s home, the CARD center, the

patient’s school, the community, or via telehealth. Behavior Technicians work in environments that are

both indoors and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout the course of the

workday.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home,

school, community and clinic environments

Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate, and

respond to the movement of a patient, and / or provide instruction in a variety of settings,

such as school, playground, clinic, or community locations

Constantly position oneself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors

of patients, including but not limited to bending to assist a patient, kneeling / crouching to

teach a play skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a patient from

entering a traffic congested street

Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking to monitor the movement of patients, as well

as the items and circumstances in the surrounding environment

Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and / or physically block attempts to

aggress towards others. Responding to behaviors may occasionally require bearing weight

of a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc.

Frequently teach patients to use vocal speech. Must be able to articulate sound and model

speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal communication of patients

Occasionally use modeling to teach gross motor skills, such as climbing or jumping, and

fine motor skills such as clapping or opening a container

Work in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patient’s natural

environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g.,

community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.)

Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting patients

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