ABA Behavior Technician

Implement individual ABA programs and interventions in applied settings. An ABA Behavior Technician utilizes specific research-based principles of ABA. ABA Behavior Technicians must demonstrate ability to independently apply their job responsibilities. ABA Behavior Technicians receive supervision and clinical direction on treatment protocols.

• Provides Direct Intervention 1:1 within the home, school, community, and/or clinic

• Implements Applied Behavior Analysis interventions in one-on-one setting as recommended in treatment plan

• Models intervention techniques for parents

• Collects data and gathers documentation as needed

• Follows the direction of Program Supervisor(s) and Clinical Supervisor(s)

• Maintains accurate documentation of all billable tasks that meets the requirement of regulatory agencies and funding sources, and is HIPAA compliant

• Participates in meetings involving client information; may participate in IEPs

• Ability to work under the supervision of a Program Supervisor and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work and therapeutic environment

• Abides by the Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts

• Utilize safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with clients

• Collaborates with treatment with, caregivers, other professionals, and CSS staff

• Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings

• Maintain confidentiality, adhere to HIPAA, and follow BACB Code of Ethics

· Basic concepts of child growth and development and developmental behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to infant/toddler with special learning needs;

· Ability to work with various handicapping conditions including developmental disabilities, physical impairments, and/or “at risk” complications;

· Principles of case management;

· Principles of child development, appropriate effective parenting skills, social services agencies/programs, community educational programs;

· Behavior management strategies and techniques relating to infant/toddler experiencing atypical control problems;

· Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar;

· Basic arithmetical concepts;

· Routine record storage, retrieval, and management procedures.

· Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward children, particularly those exhibiting development delays

· Appropriately manage child’s behavior and guide client toward more acceptable social behaviors;

· Appropriately administer basic first aid and CPR;

· Communicate effectively in oral and written form and, depending on the assignment, use manual communication techniques to communicate with the hearing impaired or non-verbal

· Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of office related machines and equipment;

· Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate speech therapy materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and educational environment;

· Understand and carry out oral and written directions;

· Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults;

· Access community resources to best serve infant/toddler and family needs;

· Work effectively in unsupervised and uncontrolled environments;

· Stoop, bend, crawl, lift 50 lbs., and see and hear sufficiently to perform the duties listed above.

Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement

License/Certification:

• Driver License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bakersfield, CA 93309 (Required)

Work Location: In person