What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician position at CP Rochester, Happiness House and Rochester Rehabi?
Job Title: Registered Behavior Technician/Behavior Technician
Location: CP Rochester – Rochester, NY
Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour commensurate with experience
Employment: This is a full-time 37.5 hours per week position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Summary/Objective: A Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/ Behavior Technician primarily works with students who have behavioral challenges to help improve student behavior and learning in various preschool programs. The technician will directly work with students at various settings to implement behavioral techniques and plans, model and coach classroom staff and therapists with the behavioral strategies and procedures, aa well as collect and maintain behavioral data/related records under collaboration and supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Required Education and Experience
Minimal of High School Diploma or GED
Formal training in principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
RBT Certification and maintain annual re-certification or currently working towards the RBT Certification
Minimal of 2 years of previous experience working with young children who require behavior support
Competency Requirements:
Proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematical skills
Maintain the security and confidentiality of records and information
Establish and maintain effective work relationships
Proficient computer skills, e.g. Microsoft office, Google Suite
Essential Functions
Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
Understand and apply principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and positive behavioral interventions
Understand basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics for children of special learning needs
Assess student needs and provide interventions to redirect behaviors
Provide modeling and training to classroom and clinical staff on how to implement behavioral strategies or Behavior Intervention Plans
When required, provide crisis management strategies for students demonstrating unsafe behaviors and report to the BCBA about the outcomes
Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly
Creative and collaborative in a changing and agile environment
Demonstrate acceptance of sensitivity interacting with individuals with disabilities
Effective communication with team members
Assist the BCBA with classroom observation, data collection, and analysis for behavioral assessments
Collect data and monitor on-going behavior data and samples
Assist teachers and paraprofessionals on behavior data collection
Assist the BCBA with data input in a computer program
Maintain appropriate documentation, records, and reports
Assist in creation of behavior support materials
Monitor and promote positive behavior and social interactions among students
Provide feedback/explanation to classroom and clinical staff about interventions
Educate staff on general ABA skills/principles and evidence-based practices
Assist the BCBA in conducting behavioral training for staff
Conduct additional tasks as assigned by the BCBA
Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines
Supervisory Responsibility: None.
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment: This job operates in a preschool environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; bend, stoop; walk, run; use hands to carry; and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be working with children with behavioral overreactions and possible unsafe behaviors and therefore must be able to handle these situations. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 40 pounds.
Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, but employee will be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.
EEO Statement: The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Salary : $18 - $25
