Behavioral Technician

About us:

Our client is a well respected autism treatment organization with several locations throughout Northern California. They provide behavioral health services to individuals with autism and their families.

Job Summary:

The Behavior Technician works closely with individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families. They will implement evidence based behavioral treatment plans utilizing best practices in a professional, ethical and compliant manner.

• Adequately prepares for each session in advance, arrives on time when traveling to home and other community settings, as required, to ensure high quality services.
• Responsible for providing professional, efficient and effective service in all areas of performance which includes following the appropriate scheduling, administrative and payroll related protocols:
  • Accurately completes necessary documentation including treatment notes and collecting client signatures into the process management system and keeps updated with other site-related documents and current medical reports for each child.
  • Collects, records, and summarizes data on observable client behavior.
  • Maintains client confidentiality.
  • Utilizes safe & appropriate handling procedures when working with clients.
  • Provides child-related communication to care givers and the program team, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or;
• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: early childhood education, nursing, psychology or related field; bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Or,
• The equivalent of two years of college coursework at an accredited college or university, with a concentration in early childhood education, nursing, social work, psychology or related field
• Knowledgeable of methodologies found to benefit children with autism spectrum disorders, including Applied Behavior Analysis (“ABA”) preferred