What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician (Orange County) 02.2025 position at Quality Behavior Solutions, Inc.?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a behavioral based intervention/therapy applied to children with autism and other developmental delays that focuses on improving skills in specific domains of functioning, such as social skills, communication, play, learning skills, motor dexterity, hygiene, and grooming, and more.
Description
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 home, school or community environments. Behavior Technicians will have ongoing support from 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.
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.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends
Work Location:
- Client home
- Client school
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Bonus opportunities
- Performance pay systems
- Employee discount programs
- Life insurance
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 20-40 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.
Salary
$18.5 - $23 per hour
Salary : $19 - $23
