POSITION SUMMARY:

The Behavior Technician provides direct behavioral intervention services to children, adolescents and families seeking Intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services at the Behavioral Health Clinic under the supervision of a licensed psychologist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

• Implements 1:1 Intensive ABA services to children and adolescents, as written by the licensed psychologist.
  • Provides direct behavioral intervention services to clients as assigned.
  • Provides consistent monitoring and safety of youth under your supervision to assure safety in all program and non-program areas.
  • Provides required documentation of youth behavior and activity in behaviorally specific language. Consistently meets required timelines for documentation and follows all program and clinic documentation guidelines.
  • Completes data collection as defined by the program.
  • Builds trusting and supportive relationships with youth through acts of fairness, concern, effectiveness, pleasantness and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
  • Displays professionalism by achieving high standards in the following components. (Honesty/Integrity, Learning/Adhering to all Policies, Communicates Effectively, Accepts/Implements Feedback, Productivity/Creativity and Job Development/Initiative). Collaborates with peers and supervisors.
  • Follows the chain of command and communicates any questions or concerns to direct supervisor in a professional, productive manner.
  • Implements a proactive approach in making decisions that positively impact the program. Responds effectively to concerns or crisis in the program and remains calm and solution focused when communicating information.
  • Ensures all policies and procedures are implemented and met consistently, including all scheduled expectations.
• Actively participates in supervision.
  • Participates in weekly individual supervision meetings with a licensed psychologist.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out the Father Flanagan's Boys' Home mission.
  • Directs all activities towards the fulfillment of the Boys Town mission
  • Directs all actions to reflect the values and principles of Boys Town
  • Establishes and maintains an environment that encourages teamwork, collaboration, and ethical behavior
  • Maintains regular, reliable and predictable attendance
  • Supports other members of the management team and their work
• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with behavioral or cognitive behavioral theoretical orientation.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
• High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate tolerance to work under adverse conditions such as constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and dealing with potential verbal and physical threats from youth.
• Ability to resolve conflict in crisis situations.
• Ability to affect planned change in a positive manner.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma required.
• Must be a minimum of 19 years of age.
• 40 hours approved behavior training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES, AND LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND EQUIPMENT USAGE:

Position requires little to moderate physical activity. Handling of average weight objects up to 20 pounds, or standing and/or walking or at a keyboard, workstation, or desk. Requires endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically in a normal office environment involving minimal exposure to physical risks. May be subject to outside environmental conditions occasionally. Includes constant interruptions, inappropriate behaviors, and the potential for verbal and physical threats from youth.

Posted: September 29, 2022