Behavior Technician

Company: Hope Network Behavioral Health
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

The Behavior Technician provides one-on-one direct care with learners while teaching independent daily living skills for a higher quality of life. Behavior Technicians provide a safe and supportive learning environment for learners and their families. Technicians are responsible for collecting and recording data on the learners' behavior for skill acquisition and distressed behavior reduction.Why a Behavior Technician at Hope---As a Behavior Technician, you will change lives including your own. Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you for all that you do:Pay rates starting at $16.50/hour with room for immediate advancementMedical, dental, vision benefits eligible on first day of employmentHigh quality, live, paid trainingGenerous paid time offRetirement plan with employer matchSupportive work environmentEducational reimbursementGrowth and career-pathing opportunitiesUnlimited employee referral bonusesHow you will change lives---The Behavior Technician is responsible for:Providing one-on-one direct care with learners while teaching independent daily living skills for a higher quality of life in a center, home, or community-based settingCollecting and recording data on the learners' behavior for skill acquisition and distressed behavior reduction goalsCollaborating and communicating with team members including the learners' familiesProviding a safe and supportive learning environmentFollowing individualized behavior programmingAdhering to diet, supplementation, and medication protocols per parent instructionsCompleting documentation and billing both timely and accuratelyMonitoring and maintaining condition and availability of suppliesAbout you---You have a passion for working with children with autismYou're experienced in other settings such as direct care roles in residential or outpatient mental health, K-12 educational settings, childcare, or with individuals with developmental disabilities are considered relevant work experience for this role.You demonstrate professionalism in communication, reliability, attention to accuracy, flexibility, and teamwork.We are hopeful you have---High school diploma/GED required.Bachelor's Degree in ABA or related field (such as Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Development, or Social Work) is preferred but not required. Individuals who are interested in obtaining a graduate degree in Behavior Analysis or related field are highly preferred. Individuals who wish to gain evidence-based autism therapy experience with an intention of pursuing a non-ABA clinical trajectory are preferred.Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.Valid state of Michigan driver's license.Ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid

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