BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN - MICHIGAN

Description

WHO IS LOGAN?

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.

LOGAN offers a robust benefits package, which includes:

Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans

Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program & KISx Card for optimal surgical procedures

403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)

$15,000 company paid life insurance

Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

The Behavior Technician is an employee of Autism Services. The Behavior Technician works directly with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families implementing instructional and behavioral intervention programs. LOGAN will provide training on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and additional training specific to the ABA program developed for each individual on the Technician’s caseload. The Behavior Technician will work under the supervision of a Program Manager or Assistant Program Manager as assigned.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Implements 1:1 instructional and behavioral intervention programs with all assigned clients following the ABA treatment plan developed by a Program Manager.
• Participates in all required training activities including, but not limited to: The fundamental principles of ABA, discrete trial teaching techniques, management of maladaptive behaviors, child development, and data collection techniques applicable to the clients on the Behavior Technician’s caseload.
• Observes and records child’s behavior and progress on goals as indicated by the Program Manager.
• Provide assistance during the arrival and departure of clients.
• Accurately completes daily documentation of services provided as required for billing.
• Participates in meetings regarding the client’s ABA program.
• Participates in monthly parent meeting for specific clients when assigned by Program Manager or Clinical Site Director.
• Communicates with supervisory staff on a regular basis.
• Arrives promptly at service location and engages in productive work activity until the end of the assigned shift.
• Respects the wishes of the family as outlined in the Family Services Agreement
• The Behavior Technician is required to be absolutely scrupulous in respecting the confidentiality of the client and his/her family
• Maintains a professional relationship with the family at all times, refrains from sharing personal information about self or others. Does not share complaints about employer (LOGAN), redirects family to supervisory personnel when family expresses concerns about LOGAN services.
• Work as a team member to develop and enhance the services provided by LOGAN. Maintains a cooperative and respectful relationship with all staff and management.
• Provides information to the accounting department needed for billing for services provided with accuracy and within the designated time frame.
• Demonstrates cultural competency in providing consistent high quality services to individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultural circumstances.
• Completes training necessary to become a Registered Behavior Technician.

General Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health & safety of individuals served.
• Represent LOGAN in a positive way in the community.
• Serve as an advocate & protect the dignity & human rights of individuals served.
• Serve as an example for staff in terms of good employee practices, including (but not limited to) excellent attendance and strict adherence to LOGAN policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit at child height table
• Ability to kneel, bend, & reach
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

EDUCATIONAL, SKILL, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Ability to interact well with children
• Ability to follow ABA programs as developed by supervising BCBA
• Ability to work well independently
• Ability to work cooperatively as a therapy team member
• Have reliable means of transportation

CREDENTIALING

Credentialing as a Registered Behavior Technician is ideal, but can be achieved through training and supervision once you start your Behavior Technician position at LOGAN.

CONTACT RESPONSIBILITY

Fulfilling the responsibilities of this job may result in contact with body fluids. LOGAN will provide training and offer Hepatitis B vaccination at no cost to the employee.

Salary : $15,000