ABA Behavior Technician
Company: Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc.
Location: Citrus Heights
Posted on: May 6, 2022
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Job Description:
*CARD HIGHLIGHTS: ** World class training (paid) & mentorship
programs* FREE Telehealth for you and your immediate family* Career
development: Internal promotion opportunities* Get Certified while
you work* Flexible/evening schedules available* Work for a
well-established, rapidly growing ABA industry leader with an
abundance of opportunities and advancement*POSITION OVERVIEW:
*Behavior Technician Trainees implement Applied Behavior Analysis
(ABA) treatment programs with CARD patients and families under the
direction of a Clinical Supervisor. Treatment plans are designed to
address skill acquisition as well as challenging behavior
reduction, and may occur in a variety of settings including the
CARD center, patient's home, school, community, or via telehealth.
Behavior Technicians report to the CARD Operations Manager. This
position has no direct reports.*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: ** Provide direct treatment to patients under the
direction of the Clinical Supervisor in a 1:1 or group environment*
Provide treatment that exceeds CARD's clinical quality standards*
Collect and record data on patient progress with high fidelity*
Review and implement Clinical Supervisor feedback during each
treatment session* Communicate effectively and compassionately with
patients, families and colleagues* Provide a safe and supportive
environment for patients, families and colleagues* Seek personal
growth and training opportunities to ensure clinical excellence*
Maintain accurate and timely records* Maintain compliance with
HIPAA requirements at all times* Represent CARD professionally and
ethically to internal and external stakeholders* Adhere to CARD
policies and procedures* Other duties as assigned*EDUCATION,
CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: ** High School Diploma or
equivalent* Must pass initial CARD Behavior Technician Training
program, including passing a comprehensive written exam and field
evaluation* Experience working with individuals with Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) preferred*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
** Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to
maintain strict confidentiality* Ability to work collaboratively
with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused
attitude* Ability to work independently while providing direct
treatment to patients* An effective communicator in both verbal and
written formats* Demonstrate excellent time management skills and
the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment* Desire
to continuously learn and develop skillsets* Willingness to work in
a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)* Willingness to
work with a variety of patients* Reliable means of transportation
with proof of auto insurance for some locations* Ability to commit
to at least six months of employment without major changes in
schedule or location* English proficiency, both verbal and written,
is required* Must pass tuberculosis test*WORK ENVIRONMENT:
*Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the
patient's home, the CARD center, the patient's school, the
community, or via telehealth. Behavior Technicians work in
environments that are both indoors and outdoors and may move
between different locations throughout the course of the work
day.*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: ** Be able to work with patients who
are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home, school,
community and clinic environments* Move frequently throughout the
therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate and respond to
the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety
of settings, such as school, playground, clinic, or community
locations* Constantly position oneself to participate and respond
to the movements and behaviors of patients, including but not
limited to bending to assist a patient, kneeling/crouching to teach
a play skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to
prevent a patient from entering a traffic congested street* Be able
to utilize continuous visual tracking in order to monitor the
movement of patients, as well as the items and circumstances in the
surrounding environment* Occasionally move to evade aggressive
behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress towards
others. Responding to behaviors may occasionally require bearing
weight of a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc.* Frequently teach
patients to use vocal speech. Must be able to articulate sound and
model speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal
communication of patients* Occasionally use modeling to teach gross
motor skills, such as climbing or jumping, and fine motor skills
such as clapping or opening a container* Work in both indoor and
outdoor settings as they relate to the patient's natural
environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of
weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in a school
setting, etc.)* Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting
patientswww.centerforautism.comCARDHPJob Type: Part-timeSchedule:*
Monday to Friday* Weekend availabilityApplication Question(s):* Do
you have any personal/professional experience with someone on the
autism spectrum?Education:* High school or equivalent
(Required)Work Location: Multiple Locations
Keywords: Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc., Citrus Heights , ABA Behavior Technician, Professions , Citrus Heights, California
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