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Behavior Technician

LeafWing Center
place Palm Desert, 92211
local_atm $17.5 - $17.5 hourly
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Multiple Types Available
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
ECT
Play Therapy
Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities

About Job

Job Description: Behavior Technician (BTs):

BTs work directly with children diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities in the child's home, community, or school. BTs implement comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis programs focusing on inappropriate behavior replacement, language development, self-care skills development, pre-academic skills development, social skills development, etc.,. BTs are responsible for implementing the Treatment Program directly with the child as detailed in the log book, for attending scheduled clinic meetings, and for getting timesheets and parent verification forms and any other required paperwork signed and turned in on the due date. BTs are required to record data for the programs that they are implementing with the children and to write a summary note each time that they work with a child. BTs will report directly to the Program Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

Schedule:

v Variable work schedule including being available all day to work with clients on Saturdays.

Physical Elements:

v Lifting and carrying 40-60 pounds:

v Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching;

v Standing for long periods of time;

v Sitting for long periods of time;

v Walking for long periods of time on pavement, grass, and possible sand;

v Pushing children on small bikes, in wagons or other toys;

v Driving a passenger vehicle;

v E-mailing other team members;

v Handling and assembling small games/puzzles and so on…

v Feeding a client with a spoon

v Assisting in toileting related duties

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

  • Palm Desert, CA (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Age Groups

Children (5-10)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Play Therapy

Practice Specifics

Populations

Intellectual Disabilities/Dev. Disabilities

Settings

Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home