Behavior TechnicianAt — Kyo Autism Therapy

• Provide 1:1 play-based instruction to clients using techniques from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), as directed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in home, school, and community settings. 

• Support clients and their families in achieving individualized and meaningful outcomes (for ex: learning to communicate their wants & needs, independently dressing themselves, or using coping strategies in place of challenging behaviors).

• Serve as the only Kyo employee in the work environment (home/school/community) responsible for the care of the client. Note: A responsible caregiver is also required to be present.

• Utilize safe & appropriate behavior management strategies when interacting with clients, some of whom may engage in physically challenging behavior(s).

• Utilize technology/devices for onsite data collection and to report progress regarding client behavior with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and organization.

• Communicate clearly, respectfully and openly with all team members, clients, and clients' parents/caregivers.

• Participate in team meetings and employee trainings.

• Provide accurate and consistent availability and communicate any upcoming changes.

• Comply with all company policies, including mandatory reporting of child health & safety concerns as described in the company's employee handbook.

Training:

Employee has completed all required trainings including orientation, HR/safety trainings and 40 hours of clinical training.

Learning Outcome:

Implement treatment designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts to individuals with autism with fidelity.

Document provided treatment in clinical notes that meet payer and company requirements.

Implement clinical and operational feedback when it is provided by supervisors and/or mentor.

Risk Note:

Individuals with autism may engage in self injurious or aggressive behaviors. Employees are provided with safety trained designed to keep themselves and others safe is scenarios like this.

 The employee will receive direct supervision for between 5%-20% of their therapy hours. Ourside of that, they are able to communicate with individual client supervisors with programming questions, and also meet regularly with their mentor who can assist with questions.