Hourly Rate: $20.40
POSITION SUMMARY: (Essential Functions of Position)
The Behavior Therapy Technician provides clinical oversight, technical assistance, and skill development to program staff regarding all aspects of behavior support services. This position works collaboratively with staff and program supervisors, in the delivery of staff training, crisis intervention and general habilitative and behavioral services to individuals supported across assigned programs in residential and / or day services. Under the supervision of a Community Supervisor is responsible for supporting DSPs and/or Community Specialists to implement habilitative programs/services, as well as providing care to individuals. The Behavioral Support Technician as part of a team is responsible for the providing the required level of supervision to individuals and groups.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Services field. At the discretion of the Employer, four years of experience working in a direct support position within this agency or an Associate’s Degree with two years of experience working in a direct support position within this agency, along with demonstrated competencies in completion of the required duties, may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. Also, at the discretion of the Employer, five years of experience working in a direct support position outside of this agency, along with demonstrated competencies in completion of the required duties, maybe substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
Minimum Experience:
• 3 years of pertinent experience, working directly with individuals who have developmental disabilities,
including devising, implementing, and monitoring behavior support plans
• Experience implementing FBA’s and behavior support plans required with individuals diagnosed with
•Experience providing training and coaching to residential and/or day program staff in the
implementation of general strategies and individualized programs using principles of ABA and Special Ed techniques, i.e., smart board, alternative systems of communication, sensory diet, etc.
Preferred: knowledge of PBIS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
•Principles and practices of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) (preferred)
•Principles in Positive Behavior Support
•Principles of behavior management and Functional Behavioral Assessments
•Principles of curriculum development
•Telephone, office, and online etiquette
•Current technology and trends in the profession
Skills and Abilities to:
•Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of individuals representing diverse culture
and backgrounds.
•Interact with parents, guardians and other professionals as needed regarding individual plans and progress meeting information.
•Establish effective working relationships with management, employees and the public.
•Represent yourself and the Agency in a professional and courteous manner.
•Adhere to and maintain the integrity of the Agency’s mission statement.
•Know, understand, and continually practice the guiding principles of the Agency.
Required Certification/Registration: Certified as or pursuing BCBA preferred.
The Arc Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Arc Rockland strives to create and maintain a work environment in which people are treated with dignity, decency, and respect, providing everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the unique perspectives and contributions of all of our employees – a workplace where every employee is able to bring their whole self to work.