Behavior Technician Job – Ann Arbor, MI 152358

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Why You'll Love This Job

At Creating Brighter Futures, we provide center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children who have been diagnosed with autism or other developmental disorders, ages 2-18 years old. Our goal is to provide the skills, teaching environments, and learning opportunities necessary to improve the quality of life for each of our clients in a center-based setting. Each child will receive the best individualized, evidence-based treatments available. All treatment will be administered by well-trained behavioral technicians and supervised by an experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Responsibilities

Specific duties include:
  • Provide one-on-one and group ABA therapy as defined within the treatment plan
  • Work in conjunction with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to decrease problem behaviors and increase skill acquisition.
  • Implement behavior plans as prescribed by client's assigned BCBA
  • Monitor client's skill acquisition progress and evaluate the implementation of behavior intervention plans
  • Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients as well as maintain client confidentiality
  • Actively participates in improving the quality of the program and center
  • Makes and maintains materials for instructional and treatment programs
  • Accurately records data for behavior reduction and skill acquisition programing
  • Assists in problem solving for programing
  • Attends all supervision and team meetings
  • Effectively implements crisis and physical intervention procedures
  • Implements daily hygiene and toileting programs for clients if appropriate
  • Communicates appropriately with parents in person and in writing
Professional Development and Training:
  • Attends all staff trainings
  • Actively participate in initial and follow-up training in applied behavior analysis methodology and crisis management
  • Maintain CPR and First Aid certification

Skills & Qualifications

Requirements:
  • Must be enthusiastic and enjoy working with children who have ASD and/or developmental disabilities
  • Previous experience working with children in a professional setting
  • Knowledge of typical child development (developmental milestones and social/emotional development)
  • Required to successfully complete a 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician online module training
  • Encouraged to complete all requirements to pursue a Registered Behavior Technician certification
  • Clear Criminal Background Check
  • Provide a minimum of two (2) professional references
  • On the job training is provided & professional development opportunities are available

Physical Requirements:
  • Able to sit and stand frequently and shift positions quickly
  • Able to do the following for extended periods of time:
  • Sit/kneel on floor
  • Sit in a chair
  • Stand
  • Walk
  • Pass Safety Care QBS Crisis Management Training and safely apply all crisis management procedures with adolescents when necessary.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Currently pursuing a BA or MA degree, or already possess a BA degree, in Psychology, Special Education, or other related field with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Pursing BCBA or BCaBA
  • Experience implementing ABA therapy
  • Skilled in social skill development
  • Knowledge and experiences with assistive technology
  • Knowledge of behavioral principles and instructional strategies based on behavior analysis
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