What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician position at Nova Southeastern University?
Behavior Technician - 995332
Job Number: 504515
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: Fam-Baudhuin Preschl
Categories: Healthcare - Clinic Administration, Medical Professionals & Technicians
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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
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Hourly
A. Provides assistance in functional behavioral assessments which includes interviews, behavioral observations, and data collection.
B. Assists in preference assessment using both indirect and direct methodologies.
C. Assists in providing direct observations and data collection to monitor behavior plan effectiveness.
D. Contributes to the development of function-based interventions to increase pro-social alternative behavior and reduce problem behavior in collaboration with the team.
E. Provides assistance in training parents, teachers, teacher aides, and support staff in implementing treatment protocols.
F. Implements individual behavior support plans.
G. Models strategies in the classroom, as well as in other educational settings (e.g., gym, playground, therapy room) whenever needed.
2. Maintains all data and records in accordance with NSU compliance policies.
3. Regularly attends child study meetings.
4. Performs other duties as assigned or required.
2. Ability to enter and verify information with accuracy.
3. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
4. Ability to maintain confidential information.
5. Organization and time management skills.
5. Proactive, punctual and reliable.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with others.
7. Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Endure short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
2. Ability to effectively manage children who present with aggressive and self-injurious behavior.
Associate's degree or more than 60 completed credit hours in Psychology or ESE Discipline, and one (1) year clinical experience working with children with behavioral challenges.
2. Bilingual (English and Spanish).
To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.
Advertised: Aug 11, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Nov 11, 2023 Eastern Standard Time
Salary : $33,900 - $42,900