BEHAVIORAL TECHNICIAN
Provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment to children and adolescents with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), provided the services are within the experience and
competence of the practitioner.
Responsibilities
- Is prepared for each session (e.g., charged IPAD, is current on any clinical updates)
- Accurately reports time and gather signatures (yourself and from parent) verifying session occurred
- Implement the program/activities determined by the Program Manager and/or Director including appropriate stimuli, reinforcement and materials
- Accurately captures quantitative and qualitative data each session
- Implements trained methods (e.g., discrete trial, visuals, generalization, naturalistic teaching) in an individualized manner
- Attend all scheduled patient sessions and meetings with program team.
- Follows all protocols for canceled Sessions- (see employee handbook)
- Adhere to all guidelines related to ethics, HIPAA and workplace safety
- Maintain a high degree of professionalism, including adhering to all policies listed in the BIA Employee Policies.
Accountabilities
- Use program techniques in the most effective manner
- Maintain a positive environment through prompting and redirection
- Implement activities with appropriate pace, voice and reinforcement
- Become a model of professionalism for fellow staff
- Communicate pro-actively to resolve conflict or confusion with program team
- Understand goals of activities and implementation procedures
Decision Rights
All Program decision rights are that of a program supervisor. It is your responsibility to
check with a program supervisor with questions and concerns as needed.
Desired Traits
- Develop a unique rapport with each patient
- Create opportunities for successful interactions
- Seek to increase knowledge of autism and treatment approaches
- Consistently collaborate with others and contribute as a team member