Behavior Technician

5 days ago

Atascadero, United States Amergis Full time
Amergis Staffing is currently seeking Behavioral Techs (BT)for the 2024/2025 school year in Atascadero, CA and surrounding Areas. (Templeton,San Miguel, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Bakersfield)

Position Details:

Pay: $25/hour

Start Date: January 2024

Hours PerWeek: 32.5 hours (6-7hrs/day)

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Length: 2024/2025 School Year

Requirements: ABA experience, 3-6-monthsexperience as a Behavioral Technician, must be comfortable toileting andchanging. Will be working with children with special needs. Priorexperience working with children or as a caregiver is required. High schooldiploma or GED. K-12 settings

AdditionalDetails: Weeklypay, Benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision

Amergis Advantages

We haveoffices in most major cities across the country

Health/Dental/VisionInsurance available on 1 st of month

Weekly paythrough direct deposit

Expensereimbursement for certifications and state licenses

Accessible viaoffice phone, email, or text

Emergency,On-call line, available 24/7

The Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational andbehavioral services with children and adults with special needs andcollaborates with school professionals and other behavioral specialists toachieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Follows instructions from the BCBA, teacher, and/or programsupervisor
  • Implements behavior management techniques in the form ofprevention, intervention, and consequence strategies
  • Provides crisis intervention
  • Reviews and implements behavior intervention plans
  • Reviews and performs tasks to behavioral and ABA goals foundwithin an IEP at the direction of an instructor
  • Assists in facilitating academic instruction at thedirection of an instructor
  • Assists in facilitating SLP, OT, and PT development plans
  • Documents session per policies and procedures
  • Collects behavioral and academic data accurately andefficiently
  • Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements
  • Assists students in the development of independent dailyliving skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothingroutines, and personal hygiene
  • Supports students across environments (i.e. classroom,playground, lunch room, gym, sensory room, library, etc.)
  • Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required
  • Two (2) years of pediatric experience preferred
  • Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
  • Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
  • Current CPR if applicable
  • TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
  • Current health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
  • Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
  • Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
  • Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
  • Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
  • Computer proficiency required
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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