Behavior Technician II

Job Description: Behavioral Technician Level II (BT2)

Rowell Family Empowerment offers behavior skills programming across various environments (home, community, SIM Center, and natural environments) serving the lifespan. Instruction may occur in one-to-one and small-group formats. The BT2 is responsible for the direct implementation of behavior-analytic services for individuals with intellectual development disabilities and related developmental differences in a center-based behavior skills program.

Reporting Supervisor: Behavior Program Coordinator

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Always Work strictly within the scope of practice and under supervision.
• Follow all ethical standards outlined by the BACB and organizational policies.
• Seek clarification, guidance, and/or support from supervisors when unsure about procedures or client needs.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Accept feedback and demonstrate responsiveness to performance-based coaching.
• Complete required ongoing training and competency assessments.
• Participate in required individual and group supervision in accordance with BACB requirements.
• Follow all center-based health, safety, and supervision procedures.
• Always maintain client dignity and safety.
• Participate in required safety, crisis management, and emergency response training.
• Accurately collect and record data on skill acquisition, behavior reduction, and treatment integrity using approved data collection systems.
• Implement continuous and discontinuous measurement procedures as trained (e.g., frequency, duration, latency, interval recording).
• Input data as required and report concerns regarding data accuracy or trends to the supervisor.
• Complete session notes, data entry, and required documentation accurately by the end of each client session
• Communicate relevant client information to supervisors timely and professionally.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
• Skill Acquisition
• Implement individualized treatment plans as written using evidence-based teaching strategies such as functional communication training, Discrete Trials Training, Task Analysis, shaping procedures, and assent-based learning. Services are delivered under the close, ongoing supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Implement behavior skills training procedures as directed.
• Ensure instructional sessions are engaging, client-centered, and aligned with treatment goals.
• Execute client appropriate reinforcement and reinforcement schedules based on client motivation (e.g. conduct regular preference assessments, allow choice in learning opportunities, understand motivating operations and use effectively)

· Behavior Reduction

• Use proactive and preventative strategies to reduce challenging behavior (aggression, elopement, tantrums).
• Respond to challenging behavior safely, calmly, and ethically, including use of approved de-escalation strategies.
• Accurately document behavioral incidents.

o Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) with fidelity, including antecedent strategies, teaching replacement behaviors, and consequence-based procedures.

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and family/client service/interaction skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet and manage deadlines.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

• Ability to maintain professionalism in challenging or high-demand situations.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and inclusion when working with others.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to working with culturally, economically and/or socially diverse populations.
• Model effective self-management and coping techniques.

· Computer skills and data entry.

· Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Education and Experience:

· Education Requirement – Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, behavior analysis or a related field preferred.

· At least 2 years’ experience related to individuals with autism or developmental disabilities. [1]

· Registered Behavior Technician certification (or ability to obtain certification) preferred.

· Prior experience implementing behavior-analytic procedures with consistency and fidelity.

Physical Requirements:

· The ability to retrieve a fleeing client, as needed.

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Prolonged periods of standing and walking between rooms.

· Ability to kneel and/or squat down.

· Ability to reach above head level up to 5 pounds at times.

· Must be able to lift up-to 25 pounds at times.

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Pay: $26.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person