Behavior TechnicianAt — Developmental Pathways

Thank you for considering Developmental Pathways!

• Do you have a passion for working with CHILDREN!?
• Do you have a desire to CHANGE LIVES, including your own!?
• Are you eager to start a CAREER in a PROFESSIONAL and MEANINGFUL role without having to complete a degree or lengthy certification program!?
• Are you willing and able to start working in a PART-TIME schedule including evening and weekends with the opportunity for more hours in the near future!?

If you answered YES to these questions… WE WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO YOU!

What does a Behavior Technician do?
The Behavior Technician provides in-home one-to-one support for children & adolescents with Autism, or other developmental disabilities. Under the support of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you will have the tools and support necessary to implement programs, collect reliable data, and work with your supervisor to execute a plan specifically tailored to each child or adolescent. As a trained ABA Behavior Technician, you will:

• Execute 1:1 behavior plans for children & adolescents with autism in their homes.
• Provide the client's families with parent training to expand the client's advancement opportunities.
• Grow quickly as you receive ongoing support and supervision in the field from BCBA level staff.
• Work a part-time schedule based on the availability of the client and their families.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor with the client and their families.

Who Is DPI?
With more than 18 years delivering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, Developmental Pathways, Inc is dedicated to providing excellent clinical support to children with Autism and their families. We want YOU to join our knowledgeable, ethical, and professional team and help us support even more children and their families

What are the role requirements?

• Must have a valid CA driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass an FBI/ DOJ clearance and background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a desire to work with young children with behavioral challenges.
• Must have experience with and must be comfortable playing with children.
• Must have good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have desire for continued learning opportunities and willingness to embrace instruction and feedback
• Educational or work experience in any of the following areas is a plus: babysitting, childcare, elementary education, teaching, classroom aid, paraprofessional, special education, early intervention, day care, preschool, head start, camp counselor, teacher, pediatric healthcare professional, etc.
• Bilingual applicants highly preferred

What is ABA?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a branch of psychology that uses a scientific data-driven approach including behavioral procedures and techniques. The goals of ABA are:

• Reducing challenging behaviors
• Increasing socially significant behaviors
• Developing or improving activities of daily living (ADLs)

What is Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, which manifests itself during the first three years of life and will last the entire life cycle. The fundamental symptoms of autism are 1) Persistent deficiencies in communication and social interaction and 2) Restrictive and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities.

- Implement the antecedent and consequent strategies outlined in the client's behavior intervention plan
- Write daily session notes that provide summary of the session, including objective information on the client's behavior, a summary of the strategies used and the effectiveness of the strategies, and a summary of the client's overall progress
- Work directly with various clients with different skill acquisition goals
- Independently contrive opportunities to teach novel skills and reinforce appropriate responses
- Utilize natural opportunities to reinforce appropriate responses or redirect the client in the event that they engage in the incorrect response

Training:

- Direct one-on-one training - Student will be provided with one-on-one training by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst assigned to the clients she works with
- Monthly Professional Development Trainings - Student will receive on-going monthly trainings on the use of antecedent and consequent strategies
- Weekly one-on-one Mentor Meetings - The student will be provided with weekly one-on-one meetings with the clinical director

Learning Outcomes:

- Provide a description of the ABA concepts and strategies utilized with the clients she works with
- Demonstrate an IOA fidelity of 80% or higher in data collection across 3 clients
- Independently and correctly implement the antecedent and consequent strategies outlined in the Behavior Intervention Plan for at least 3 different clients during a minimum of 5 consecutive overlaps conducted by a supervisor