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Behavior Technician

Center for Autism and Related Disorders
USA
Full-time
Mid
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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REQUIREMENTS:

  • 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
  • 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 workday.
  • 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, kneeling, crouching to teach a skill or assist a patient, running, sprinting, reaching and quick movements to block an open doorway or to prevent a patient from entering a traffic congested street
  • Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking 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 patients
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Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) preferred

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