Behavioral Technician

Position Description

$21 - $25

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Behavior Technician. The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational and behavioral services with children and adults with special needs. The Behavior Technician collaborates with school professionals and other behavioral specialists to achieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Follows the instructions of the BCBA/program supervisor/teacher

Provides behavior assistance/interventions to assigned clients

Performs ABA related teaching strategies

Provides behavior support services

Provides crisis intervention

Review and Implement behavior intervention plans

Review and implement behavioral goals found within IEPs

Documents session per policies and procedures

Collects data accurately and efficiently

Strictly adhere to confidentiality requirements

Assist students in the development of independent skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothing routines and personal hygiene.

Implement behavior management techniques in accordance with the directions given by the supervising teacher; including reinforcing appropriate behaviors in accordance with the teachers plan and supervising the student during these behavior management techniques

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required

Registered or Certified BTs require Board or State Certification/Licensure (as applicable per state and/or client requirements)

Two (2) years relevant experience preferred

Current CPR certification

Current PPD or Chest X-Ray (as applicable per state and/or client requirement)

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills

Computer proficiency required