Per Diem Behavior Technician - Southern Tier/Chautauqua/Jamestown Region

Empower children. Support families. Make a difference.

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Do you enjoy working closely with families to bring out the best in every child? We’re looking for a dedicated Behavior Technician to join our team!

Learn more about the Evaluation & Treatment Center: https://www.olvhs.org/etc

Pay Range: $16.14 - $26.89/per hour.

Hourly rate based on relevant years of experience

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA), this position is responsible for modeling and carrying out behavior support plans (BSPs), which could include teaching various skill building or behavior reduction techniques with children and young adults. They will also assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), collect data and provide training to caregivers so they can ensure follow-through at home.

Job Overview

Behavior Technicians provide consistent, one-on-one support to clients in home, clinic, or school settings, typically working with the same client to promote continuity of care and progress. Sessions are generally scheduled for five days per week and last approximately two to three hours per session (but could be up to 4 hours in length).

Technicians follow individualized treatment plans that include structured session activities designed to teach new skills, support goal achievement, and reduce challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior intervention plans, behavioral strategies, assisting with activities of daily living such as toileting and self-care, engaging clients in therapeutic one-on-one activities, accurately collecting and documenting client data in Central Reach, and completing detailed session notes after each session to monitor progress and ensure quality of care.

Our OLV Evaluation and Treatment Clinic services a wide range of clients in a vast area of Western New York. Behavior technicians are assigned to clients at the discretion of management and expected to travel to and from client homes which can be anywhere within Erie and surrounding counties.

Essential Job Duties:

Provide a positive and nurturing environment for children and their families

Assist LBA with the development of FBAs

Assist LBA with the creation of BSPs

Teach specific skills required for skill acquisition and/or behavior reduction as outlined in the child’s BSP

Participate in consultation and meeting sessions

Answer questions from children and their families

Observe child behaviors to collect data

Inform parents and other caregivers about behavioral intervention findings

Perform any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Skills

Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Natural ability to connect with children and parents

Good time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Education Required:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Minimum Experience Required:

At least 3 years’ experience working with children and families preferred

License/Registration/ Certifications Required:

Registered Behavior Technician Certification preferred

Training Requirements:

New Hire Orientation

Physical Requirements

The constant physical demand of the position is sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, vision to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees need to be able to get on the floor and play.

The frequent physical demands of the position are, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, climbing, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.