BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN

Job DetailsJob Location: Salinas - Salinas, CA 93901Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $20.00 - $22.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareProvides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment to children and adolescents with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), provided the services are within the experience and
competence of the practitioner.

Responsibilities

Is prepared for each session (e.g., charged IPAD, is current on any clinical updates)
Accurately reports time and gather signatures (yourself and from parent) verifying session occurred
Implement the program/activities determined by the Program Manager and/or Director including appropriate stimuli, reinforcement and materials
Accurately captures quantitative and qualitative data each session
Implements trained methods (e.g., discrete trial, visuals, generalization, naturalistic teaching) in an individualized manner
Attend all scheduled patient sessions and meetings with program team.
Follows all protocols for canceled Sessions- (see employee handbook)
Adhere to all guidelines related to ethics, HIPAA and workplace safety
Maintain a high degree of professionalism, including adhering to all policies listed in the BIA Employee Policies.

Accountabilities

Use program techniques in the most effective manner
Maintain a positive environment through prompting and redirection
Implement activities with appropriate pace, voice and reinforcement
Become a model of professionalism for fellow staff
Communicate pro-actively to resolve conflict or confusion with program team
Understand goals of activities and implementation procedures

Decision Rights
All Program decision rights are that of a program supervisor. It is your responsibility to
check with a program supervisor with questions and concerns as needed.

Desired Traits

Develop a unique rapport with each patient
Create opportunities for successful interactions
Seek to increase knowledge of autism and treatment approaches
Consistently collaborate with others and contribute as a team member

QualificationsQualifications

18 year of age or older, High School Diploma or equivalent
Attain Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT) certification within first 90 days of
employ with BIA (mandatory for continued employment)
Attend mandatory trainings which will include Behavior Technician continuing education
requirements (i.e., attaining CEs maintaining documentation)
Completed 40-hours of Competency Based Training designed by a BIA BCBA