Behavior Therapist

Job Summary

The Behavior Technician will work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to provide direct delivery of behavioral services to children and families/caregivers. This position requires accurate record keeping of case notes and effective communication with the supervising BCBA about the program and the progress of the treatment plan for individuals served.

Key Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of a BCBA to collaboratively establish and/or implement a treatment plan based on a functional assessment.
• Provides direct delivery of the behavioral services to the children and families by implementing goals and objectives to ensure safety and engagement in appropriate instructional, leisure, and daily living activities within a natural environment and under the supervision of a BCBA.
• May prepare written assessments, assessing service recipients from multiple perspectives, including family functioning, social, academic, and behavioral, skills, strengths, barriers self-sufficiency, treatment history, and others, and utilizing various assessment instruments as appropriate.
• Implements language and academic programs by collecting individual progress data, maintaining program books, and creating teaching materials.
• Documents case activities or other required daily documentation for both data analysis and billing purposes in a timely manner.
• Schedules and keeps scheduled appointments to support family with implementing behavior intervention in home and schedule and keeps supervision meetings with BCBA for supervision and as needed.
• Discusses treatment progress, supports family in implementing in-home behavior strategies that support the treatment plan, and responds to parents and/or guardians regarding operations, events, incidents, etc.
• Attends job specific conferences and/or training as scheduled, and assists in the trainings and mentoring of new staff.
• Communicates effectively about all ideas, successes or concerns.

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required.
• Any applicant who is not RBT certified at hire will be given 6 months to obtain certification.
• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in psychology, human services or a related field, or Associate degree and 3 months experience working with children, or High school diploma and 6 months experience working with children.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and outstanding social skills.
• Solid reporting skills and impartial assessment skills are essential.
• Valid driver's license.
• Prior experience working with children with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Experience in writing Positive Behavior Support plans and in designing and evaluating behavioral interventions preferred.

• Starting at $21.38/hour up to $28.04; commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Depending on hours worked you may be eligible for Grafton's shift differential that is currently being offered.
• Shift Differentials: $1.50/hr weekday evenings & overnight 3:30p - 10:30p & $3.00/hr weekend Fri 3:30p - Mon 7:00.