The ProMedica Finnegan Family Autism Center houses the Autism Early Learning Program (AELP) which offers early intensive behavioral intervention services for children diagnosed with Autism from the age of diagnosis through 6 years old. The program operates year-around with options for full day and partial day services with 1:1 ratios and options for small group as appropriate. Intervention utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and focuses on addressing skills in the areas of communication/language, play, socialization, behavior, and adaptive skills.
What sets us apart from other local providers? The AELP focuses on providing extensive initial and continuing in house training to behavior technicians. The AELP team is a supportive group of professionals who prioritize immediate feedback to help develop and encourage technician skill sets and development. Our team really knows their stuff! The Autism Early Learning Program prioritizes collaboration across providers by facilitating these opportunities weekly across professionals (BCBA, SLP, OT, and the Director of Autism Services). The AELP highlights the opportunity to collaborate with families and caregivers as we work towards the generalization of skillsets to community and home settings. Come check out our awesome community of professionals who work diligently to change children's lives and celebrate each and every milestone along the way-the possibilities are endless! Come feel the celebrations and energy as you navigate our center, it's contagious!
Position Summary:
The Behavior Technician assists in delivering behavior analysis services to children with autism under the direction and close supervision of the behavior analyst. The Behavior Technician is dedicated to providing the highest quality of safe care with compassion in partnership with each individual child, their team and their family. Primary duties include:
Implement approved ABA treatment plans including both skill acquisition programs and behavior reduction programs. Implement all programs and interventions using behavior technology appropriately, neutrally and consistently. Track and record child's progress by maintaining daily records including daily data collection on all goals and writing objective session notes. Participate equally with other team members in supervising and maintaining safety of children in all activities, both in and out of the center. Maintain professional communication with families through authorized daily notes. Maintain cleanliness and organization of learning environment daily. When children are not present assist with program needs that will enhance performance (creating new materials, schedules and reading pertinent research regarding applied behavior analysis, etc.)
Education: High school diploma or equivalent Skills: Must have the ability to be self-motivated, work independently, exhibit enthusiasm and demonstrate patience with students required. Must be able to understand directions, communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to retrieve information from a computer. Years of Experience: Documented current or previous work experience with children License: Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or obtain within the 90-day introductory period Certification: CPR
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Requisition ID: 87335
