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GENERAL TECHNICIAN/REGISTERED BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBLITIES & DUTIES:

Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
Follow the prescribed behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
Follow and record data for prescribed toilet training protocols.
Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
Assist with parent and caregiver training in line with client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the
Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Utilize safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with clients.
Maintain client confidentiality.
Assist Lead Behavioral Technician, Behavior Analysts, and ABA Interns with skill acquisition and behavior reduction assessments.
Assist Lead Behavioral Technician, Behavior Analysts, and ABA Interns in preparing client materials as instructed.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
Assume Lead Behavioral Technician responsibilities in their absence.
Collaborate with treatment team including client, parents and caregivers, outside professionals, Lead
Behavioral Technician, ABA Interns, and co-workers.
Maintain and acquire technical knowledge by attending required trainings.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets accordingly.
Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisors, and community members.
Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of ethics as indicated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Commitment to maintain client confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA laws.
Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills, professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform job responsibilities to required standard.
Ability to interpret and implement clinical protocols and written.
Must maintain a professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up.
BASIC & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to lift and carry clients with adaptive equipment.
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
Must be willing and able to restrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in the
Behavior Intervention Plan in the course of working with children with challenging behavior.
Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection.
Must be physically present at the assigned job location, which may include home, school, and community placements.
Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication.
Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
Must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel between different job sites within the
Lapeer area.
Must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License & insurance in good standing