Behavior Technician EDU

 
Job Summary:
The Behavior Support Technician-EDU is responsible for assisting the Behavior Support Consultants in the following duties; classroom observation; data collection; training staff to implement individual behavior protocols and behavior intervention plans; and treatment integrity monitoring. Each individual also may be assigned to one or more special projects including administrative and organization tasks associated with these assignments.  
 
Essential Job Duties:
The Behavior Support Technician must be able to successfully perform all essential functions of the position.  
1. Provide behavioral consultation to teams under the guidance of the Behavior Support Consultants.
2. Provide crisis intervention for individuals.
3. Collect, organize and maintain data.
4. Assist with training of staff in best-practice methods.
5. Assist with the completion of reports.
6. Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines requirements. 
 
Skills: 
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)
 
Competencies: 
• Communication: Oral and written
• Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Problem solving: Takes a systematic approach to solving problems rather than reacting to symptoms
• Attention to detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Adaptability: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace

 Education: 
Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma 
Preferred: Associate’s Degree or Higher in Human Services, Special Education or School Psychology
                                                            
Experience:
Minimum Experience Required: 1-2 years in the development/implementation of behavior support plans with individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or mental health concerns using Applied Behavior Analysis methodology.
*Must demonstrate basic knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavioral Analysis
 
Required License/Registration/ Certification: 
• NYS Driver’s License
 
 
Training: 
– New Hire Orientation
 
Physical Requirements:
The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.
• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.