About Job

Empower Behavioral Health & Intervention is seeking Behavior Technicians to join our team.

Pay rate $18 - $22 commensurate with experience.

The QBHS/BT position is a multi-faceted position due to the variety of services that may be provided by this staff member depending on their specific caseload including mental health treatment and support services, therapeutic behavior intervention services, psycho-social rehabilitation, intensive intervention services, and education services. Services may address the individualized mental health and/or educational needs of the client as determined by the client’s daily/weekly/monthly service schedule.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL:

Director
Manager
Senior Staff
Staff

EDUCATION REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent and 21 years of age (if serving children/adolescents) required; High school diploma or equivalent and at least 21 years of age (if serving children/adolescents) with 3 years or more of related experience, or a bachelor's degree or master’s degree in social work, psychology, nursing, or in a related human services preferred. Knowledge and application of the principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis or prior experience with Applied Behavior Analysis or with special needs children preferred. Must complete agency QBHS training upon hire.

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED: None

PRODUCTIVITY REQUIREMENT: 1,200 hours per year (12 months)

General Requirements (All Employees)

Follow work schedule with reliable attendance and punctuality and attend meetings, staff development, and training
Multi-task, organize and prioritize assignments
Adhere to applicable company and departmental policies and procedures
Work in difficult environments, solve problems effectively, and exhibit a positive attitude
Initiate communication with supervisor when needed and work collaboratively with supervisor and other employees
Follow the guidelines, coaching, and directives provided by management to ensure consistent application of agency protocols
Receive constructive feedback from supervisor(s) and implement corrections
Follow all legal and licensing board requirements and ethical standards
Follow state, federal, and local law as they pertain to job duties and execution
Keep all client information confidential

General Requirements (All Supervisors)

Recruit, interview, recommend candidates for hire
Supervise, mentor, and lead staff; document progress and produce reports
Train new staff and provide ongoing training for existing staff
Evaluate, reprimand, and in conjunction with Human Resources, terminate staff
Model professional behavior and decorum
Work collaboratively with management team
Work effectively with employees and customers who may be upset or unreasonable
Set and achieve goals and initiate professional development
Assist leadership in strategic plan development and progress for agency

Specific Duties, Competencies, Responsibilities, and Behaviors

Complete all training, education, and development activities as required
Demonstrate accurate implementation of clinical and other competencies specific to the position
Provide behavioral health services following the client’s treatment plan, and as qualified to do so, including but not limited to CPST and/or TBS services
Complete data collection, progress notes, and communication of client progress or lack thereof following internal procedures (e.g., progress note documentation, walkie procedures, Q/A systems, troubleshooting and program completion forms, etc.)
Monitor and report progress on designated clients toward their ISP/ITP, IEP, and/or Treatment Plan objectives and goals to the supervisor
Work collaboratively within a treatment team; implement feedback as directed
Change diapers and provides toilet training; run after children that have eloped from treatment area, get up and down from ground when needed
Participate in staff development, education and training
Attend video reviews given by supervisor and complete self-evaluations and video reviews as requested
Seek, receive and apply feedback appropriately and professionally
Meet productivity requirements
Model professional behavior and decorum such as treat staff and clients professionally; uses professional language when discussing
Prepare for sessions prior to session start time to make each treatment moment valuable
Prepare and maintains “mix and vary” boxes and associated materials including but not limited to promptly adding newly-mastered target materials
Conduct reinforcer assessments and delivers reinforcement following ABA principles and procedures
Conduct social skills sessions for individuals in need and as assigned by client’s case supervisor
Implement behavior plans as directed by supervisors
Identify and report to supervisors when interventions are needed for specific clients and client treatment and/or education programs
Substitute at any given time for other staff to work with clients potentially not on regular schedules