Behavior Technician (BT) - Grant County - School-Based Behavior Consultation

ORGANIZATION

“Helping students reach new heights.” School-Based Behavior Consultation focuses on skill development & challenging behavior reduction for student success! SBBC provides ABA therapy & behavior support interventions in-school & in-home to improve social skills, academics, vocational skills, functional skills, & communication. This is accomplished through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) & in collaboration with other specialists, school staff, the students we serve, & caregivers.

SBBC is student-oriented. Through the use of behavior-analytic methods, we place highest priority on equipping & empowering students to reach new heights in each setting they encounter!

Mission: We are a team of professionals and experts in Applied Behavior Analysis who partner with & equip individuals with autism spectrum disorder, caregivers, community support staff, and/or school team members to gain the skills needed to reach their full potential.

Vision: We envision individuals with autism spectrum disorder throughout East Central Indiana gaining access to more inclusive settings and having greater autonomy in life, as a result of SBBC’s service provision.

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with autism, serious emotional disabilities and / or other developmental disabilities in the school, home, center, and/or community settings, under the direction of a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). The ABA therapist will collect data on programs, assist with staff training, and assist with assessments as needed.

WORK DAY

As a BT, ABA therapy implementation services are required for approximately 30-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

PAY

This position is considered full-time, employed:

• W-2 position starts at $15 - $18 per hour

• Includes the following benefits:

• Major medical, vision, and dental, supplemental insurance, unemployment insurance, workman’s compensation, and social security and medicare taxes

• PTO - 3.5 hours earned for every 150 hours worked

• 5 Paid Holidays

• Retirement - 100% match on the first 3% of compensation + 50% match on the next 2% of compensation

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

• Provide direct student instruction, and assist staff with implementation, in one-on-one and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment teaching arrangements. Follow prescribed behavior skills acquisition and behavior change protocols. Assist with preparing materials as necessary.

• Collect, record and summarize data on observable student behavior. Assist with skill acquisition and behavioral assessments. Collect data on all programming.

• Document interventions, progress data, session notes

• Assist with staff training of student’s individualized treatment and behavior change protocols, through direct teaching, modeling and fidelity checks.

• Immediately report to BCBA any student incidents/variances or complaints.

• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

• Communicate with staff regarding student progress as instructed by the BCBA. Collaborate with school teams and attend IEP meetings as necessary.

• Participate in in-service programs and present in-service programs as assigned.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Accept feedback and ongoing training in a positive and professional manner.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE (BT)

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required;

• Two years’ experience working with children with disabilities, including children with Autism and other developmental disabilities

• Experience in day care and/or school settings, preferred

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS (BT)

• The candidate must complete a 40 hour RBT training program before starting their first day of employment

• Within 6 weeks of their start date the candidate would earn their Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification, including annual renewal and registration

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education or related field preferred

• RBT certification preferred

• 1 year experience implementing ABA in the natural environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• CPR and CPI certification

• Drug screen and criminal background check required for hire

DIRECT SUPERVISOR

The BT reports directly to Supervising BCBA.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Wall, Sit, Use hands to finger, handle or feel, Reach with hands and arms, Climb or balance , Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, Talk, Hear

• Lift Up to 50 pounds

• Compare, Analyze, Communicate, Copy, Coordinate, Instruct, Compute, Synthesize , Evaluate, Interpersonal Skills, Compile, and Negotiate

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), and Ability to adjust focus

• Tolerate noise level moderate to loud