What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician position at Autism Spectrum Interventions?
Overview
Our Behavior Technicians (Direct Interventionist/Child Development Instructors) are the front-line staff working directly with the children we serve under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. The Behavior Technician is responsible for running the child's treatment/lesson plan and teaching socially significant skills to improve the quality of life of the children we serve through the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Behavior Technicians will run sessions between 2 to 4 hours with a child at child home, school or community environments. Behavior Technicians will have ongoing support from onsite supervisors assisting with curriculum, environmental management, and professional growth opportunities.
This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners while contributing to their overall development in a supportive environment.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends
Work Location:
- Client home
- Client school
Duties
- Implement age-appropriate interactions and activities that encourage cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
- Assess children's abilities and adapt teaching methods to meet individual needs.
- Create a safe and inclusive environment that fosters respect and collaboration among children.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding children's development and activities.
- Maintain accurate data collection of clients progress and activities.
- Stay updated on best ABA practices in child development and early education.
Minimum Requirements
- A minimum of a HS diploma or BA/BS in the field of Psychology, Child Development, Social Work or related fields.
- Experience working with children in either childcare, education, behavioral based interventions is an advantage.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm for teaching children.
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations
- Ability to work 10-30 hours/week
- Valid California Class C driver's license, insurance, and own transportation
- Strong understanding of child development theories and practices.
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all of the below requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:
- Physical: Able to perform physical duties with ease: bend, kneel, squat, sit on floor, run, climb stairs, reach, grab, lift up to 45lbs., sometimes for extended periods of time. Also hear, talk on phone and use hands to operate equipment.
- Mental: Able to perform in environments with multiple concurrent tasks and continuous interruptions, a variety of smells, noise levels, interact with co-workers, parents and community; some may-be abusive.
- Visual: Able to perform visual functions such as focus at a distance, write and read.
Quality Behavior Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.50 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- After school
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $19 - $23
