What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician position at Happiness House CP Rochester?
About the Organization
CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities. On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people.
Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities.
Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.
EOE Statement
CP Rochester and Happiness House are an 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.
Description
Job Title : Behavior Technician (Per Diem Hybrid)
Location : CP Rochester - Rochester, NY
Salary : $18.00 - $23.00 per hour commensurate with experience
Employment : This is a per diem position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during business hours. Evening work may be required as job duties demand.
Summary / Objective : To provide technical assistance to the Applied Behavior Sciences Specialist by collecting, analyzing and summarizing behavior data collected at CP Rochester IRA's. This includes presenting previously collected data at team meetings as well as summarizing data for upcoming psychiatry / counseling appointments. Responsibilities also include keeping behavior documents current in the charts located at the residence and monitoring plans for effectiveness.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a psychology related field and / or experience commensurate with a basic foundation in general psychology including knowledge of basic behavioral principles and concepts.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid NYS driver's license and meet CP Rochester's Vehicle Operator Requirements. Must have reliable vehicle.
Competency Requirements :
Essential Functions
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 is a hybrid position operating both remotely and occasionally in residential settings.
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 frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and / or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move objects up to 30 pounds. The employee will occasionally work with children with behavioral overreactions and must be able to handle these situations.
Travel : Travel is primarily local during the business day, but employee will be expected to work at any of our partner agencies.
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.
Position Requirements
Location
CP Rochester - Residential Services
Full-Time / Part-Time
Per Diem
Shift
Days
Category
Operations
Number of Openings
Req Number
OPE-24-00024
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $18 - $23
