Behavior Technician - Home-Based
$62,400–$72,800 year
On-siteSouthborough, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Implement intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring, and consultation under the supervision of a BCBA. Teach targeted behaviors with specialized techniques including reward systems, incidental teaching, and pivotal response training while reinforcing positive behavior with children on caseload. Collect, record, and summarize data from observable client behavior and provide accurate documentation of intervention goals. Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with individualized treatment protocols and facilitate transitions among agencies as service provision changes. Identify emergency situations and determine appropriate action to ensure child safety in 1:1 and group settings. Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, and community members regarding client progress. Perform other duties as assigned while maintaining cost control and demonstrating reliability. Requires flexibility of hours and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
- 21 years of age and older
- A bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited university
- one year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs
- An associate's degree (60 college credits)
- a minimum of two years of direct relevant experience working with youth and families who require behavior management to address mental health needs
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Hearing and speaking ability
- Vision
- Reaching
- Manual dexterity
- Mobility
- English language fluency (speak and write in an understandable manner)
- personal integrity
- flexibility of hours
- ability to recognize tasks to be done and perform them independently
- ability to establish a responsible and trustworthy rapport with staff
- punctuality
- ability to provide proper notification and advance notice for absence and tardiness
- ability to follow through on tasks as assigned
- flexibility to adjust to changing work schedules
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment under time constraints
- ability to learn all Constellation Kids policies and procedures
- Judgment skills in processing telephone calls
- Organizational skills necessary to establish priority of tasks and meet deadlines
- ability to operate all aspects of the computer, photocopier and telephone
- ability to understand and follow instructions provided by the supervisor both in written and oral formats
- ability to read, write and type
Desired Qualifications
- Registered Behavior technician certification
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