What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Behavior Technician - ABA position at WVU Medicine?
Provide support to patients and Behavior Technicians as directed and supervised by BCBA. Responsibilities include initial and ongoing training of technicians, assisting BCBA with recurring tasks, providing ongoing and in-the-moment support to technicians regarding skill building and behavior reduction strategies. Can function as a behavior technician as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :
1. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field
2. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
EXPERIENCE :
1. One year providing ABA treatment to young children with autism
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND / OR LICENSURE :
1. Pursuing BCBA credential
EXPERIENCE :
1. Two or more years providing ABA treatment to with young children with autism
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Serve as mentor / role model for new behavior technicians, including orientation for new team members
2. Responsible for initial and ongoing training of behavior technicians using Behavioral Skills Training, including teaching concepts and strategies related to skill building and behavior reduction
3. Provide proactive in-the-moment support to behavior technicians to manage challenging patient behavior, including use of crisis prevention and management strategies (SafetyCare).
4. Provide proactive and in-the-moment support to behavior technicians to optimize implementation of teaching strategies with patients.
5. Assist Behavior Analysts with recurring tasks, including :
- Creation of programming / protocols and materials
- Target selection
- Creation or adjustment of data collection sheets and graphs
- Creation of team meeting agendas
- Team guidance
6. Collaborate with treatment teams and facilitate communication between all job roles within ABA department.
7. Maintain client confidentiality according to HIPPA laws.
8. Maintain a clean and safe work space.
9. Commit to ongoing training and development, such as maintaining RBT certification.
10. Share in the responsibility for daily cleaning and maintenance of client workspace and clinic as a whole.
11. Fulfill job responsibilities of behavior technician as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to quickly switch between, or remain in, physical positions (e.g., standing / sitting / moving) for extended periods.
2. Ability to lift, push, and / or pull 40 pounds, repeatedly as needed.
3. Ability to get up and down from floor or small chairs while instructing or playing with small children.
4. Ability to move quickly and maintain patient proximity to optimize treatment and promote safety (e.g., prevent elopement opportunities).
WORKING ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Work is performed in a clinical outpatient environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
1. Must be ambitious and self-motivated.
2. Must like and be comfortable with change.
3. Must be comfortable collaborating with attending physicians.
4. Must be well organized.
5. Must possess efficient time management skills.
6. Excellent verbal communication skills.
7. Understanding of behavior analytic terminology.
8. Ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient.
9. Must be able to work well as part of a team.
10. Maintain professional boundaries.
11. Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
12. Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and related skills.
