What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician - ABA position at Vista Autism Services?
The Behavior Health Technician-ABA (“BHT-ABA”), under the direction of the Behavior Consultant or the Behavioral Services Manager is responsible for delivering direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment to clients The BHT-ABA will execute the written plan for clients in the home, school, or community setting. The BHT-ABA is also responsible for collecting and documenting data, billing, or other relevant treatment information. Further, the BHT-ABA staff must also foster relationships with all internal and external customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Fully implements all assigned client plans and programs with fidelity across home, school, and community environments, utilizing the proper protective equipment when necessary
- Arranges the environment for the delivery of treatment
- Fulfills scheduled visits), completes high quality service logs, and maintains professional relationships with families and community members
- Provides support to clients through Activities of Daily Living (e.g. self-care routines and chores), as outlined in client’s treatment plan
- Collects, documents, and/or enters data or other relevant information pertaining to client behavior, goals, and prescribed programming
- Provides coaching to all team members in a supportive and collaborative manner, and receives and implements coaching from others to improve performance
- Conducts all interactions with staff, clients, and internal and external customers in positive, professional, and caring manner
- Actively participates in supervision as outlined by regulations and implements recommendations provided by the supervisor
- Completes other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or frequent movements are typical of the job: sitting, walking, running, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, kneeling, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday. Assignment may require the ability to physically move clients during possible physical interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment, and may require employees to wear protective apparel and equipment when necessary.
The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements may change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved, instructions is mandatory. The incumbent must be able to travel to multiple locations as needed, when needed to conduct organizational business. Subject to inside environmental conditions.
EXPECTED SCHEDULE
This is a year-round, full-time or part-time position. Hours of work will be Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 7:00pm. Program operation days are determined by the corresponding program calendar.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum High School Diploma required
- Experience working with children
- Successful completion of Vista's crisis intervention training required
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field highly desired
- Registered Behavior Technician certification highly desired
- Minimum 1 year experience working in Human Services field or school setting highly desired
- Knowledge or previous experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders highly desired
- Previous experience or knowledge delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services to individuals with Autism highly desired
- Current First Aid and CPR Training preferred
