Behavior Technician
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You are fully committed to developing your skills as a behavior technician, have diligently studied the RBT curriculum, and maybe even hoping to take that step into a BCBA position at some point in the future under supervision. You studied and practiced, and memorized and calculated your data. You can work anywhere. Why would you come to a large residential and educational provider like Grafton?Because this is where the rubber hits the road.GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOBThe Behavior Technician is responsible for direct delivery of behavioral services to children and families/caregivers. This position maintains accurate record keeping of case notes and communicates with supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst about the program and the progress of the treatment plan for individuals served. The position will utilize the strategies and principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to manage a caseload of clients and work with their families by providing services in family homes or other appropriate settings. Reports to a Clinical Administrator or a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSWorks under the supervision of a BCBA to collaboratively establish and/or implement a treatment plan based on a functional assessment.Provide direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families by implementing goals and objectives to ensure safety and engagement in appropriate instructional, leisure, and daily living activities within a natural environment and under the supervision of a BCBA.May prepare written assessments, assessing service recipients from multiple perspectives, including family functioning, social, academic, and behavioral, skills, strengths, barriers self-sufficiency, treatment history, and others, and utilizing various assessment instruments as appropriate.Implement language and academic programs by collecting individual progress data, maintaining program books, and creating teaching materials.Document case activities or other required daily documentation for both data analysis and billing purposes in a timely manner.Schedule and keep scheduled appointments to support family with implementing behavior intervention in home and schedule and keep supervision meetings with BCBA for supervision and as needed.Discuss treatment progress, supports family in implementing in-home behavior strategies that support the treatment plan, and responds to parents and/ or guardians regarding operations, events, incidents, etc.Attends job specific conferences and/or training as scheduled, and assists in the trainings and mentoring of new staffCommunicate effectively about all ideas, successes or concernsPerforms other duties as assignedMINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEMust be 21 years of ageRegistered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification requiredAny applicant who is not RBT certified at hire will be given 6 months to obtain certificationEducation RequirementsBachelor's degree in psychology, human services or a related field ORAssociate degree and 3 months experience working with children required ORHigh school diploma and 6 months experience working with children requiredEffective oral and written communication skills and outstanding social skillsSolid reporting skills and impartial assessment skills are essentialValid driver's licensePrior experience working with children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities preferredExperience in writing Positive Behavior Support plans and in designing and evaluating behavioral interventions preferredSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSRequires Ukeru certification, training and certification provided during Grafton orientation.COMPENSATIONStarting at $21.38/hour up to $28.04; commensurate with experience and qualifications.Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offeredShift Differentials: $1.50/hr weekday evenings & overnight 3:30p - 10:30p & $3.00/hr weekend Fri 3:30p - Mon 7:00EMPLOYEE BENEFITSMedical, dental and visionFlexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts401(k), including an employer match up to $2,500 annuallyGenerous Paid Time Off planEducation Assistance up to $5,250 annuallyLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Short-term disability (STD)Long-term disability (LTD)As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgivenessGrafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.#ClinicalGraftonLicenses & CertificationsPreferredRegistered Behavior TechJob Type: Full-timePay: $21.38 - $28.04 per hourWork Location: In person