BEHAVIOUR TECHNICIAN (IN HOME)
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is for a Monday-Friday 430-630 therapy session with a client on the Autism Spectrum implementing the principles of ABA therapy. Potential applicants should be independent and comfortable being in a home setting. There is a possibility for additional hours with IN CENTRE therapy sessions.
Our IN HOME Behavioral Technicians will provide clinical instruction and behavior reduction protocols (based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis) to clients with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, and school settings.
Our Behavioral Technicians are responsible for collecting data on programs, assisting the Clinic
Supervisor with clinical assessments as needed.
Essential components of this position are listed below but subject to change at the
discretion of The CORE Learning Centre. This job description describes essential job
functions, but does not provide an exhaustive list of duties that may be assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Provides direct in-home client care in 1:1 utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
Follows the prescribed behavioural skill acquisition and behaviour reduction
protocols.
Follows and records data for prescribed toilet training protocols.
Collects, records, and summarizes data on observable client behaviour.
Effectively communicates with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as
instructed by the Clinic Supervisor.
Maintains client confidentiality.
Assists in preparing client materials as instructed.
Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work and therapy environment.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and skill sets
accordingly.
Effective time management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at one
time.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with clients, co-workers,
and supervisors
Ability to adhere to organizational policies and procedures and abide by code of
ethics as indicated by the Behaviour Analyst Certification Board
Commitment to maintain client confidentiality
Commitment to ongoing training and development as it relates to clinical skills,
professional development, ethics, and technology, and training in order to perform
job responsibilities to required standards.
BASIC & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting,
crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time.
Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time.
Immunization Vaccine Required
Vulnerable Criminal Background Check Required
EXPERIENCE:
Required: None
Preferred: Experience working with children ages 0-16 providing in a classroom or
1:1 setting; experience implementing the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis;
Educational, or Speech, experience
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Education, Applied Behavior
Analysis, or related field.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Employment Supervisor: Owner & Clinic Manager
Clinical Supervisor: Clinic Supervisor (BCBA) through meetings/emails