Behavior Technician - FTN

United States·Hendersonvillemid

HealthcareBehavior Technician

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

The primary duties of the position include: Provide a safe, fun and educational environment for clients Maintain a positive and professional relationship with fellow employees, parents, clients,

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HealthcareBehavior Technician

Responsibilities

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→Communicate with Program Manager regarding concerns and questions
→Implement behavior and treatment plan provided by Program Manager
→Maintain documentation of behaviors being targeted and individualized goals
→Organize lesson materials and maintain an orderly environment
→Maintain CPR/First aid certification
→Any other duties deemed necessary by the Program Manager

Requirements

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High school diploma or higher
18 years or older
Criminal background check presents no health and safety risk

Experience working with individuals with IDD/ASD
Behavior technician certification
Comfort transporting clients in a 12 passenger van
If providing transportation, have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
Experience in a field of study related to human services (education, psychology, communication disorders, sociology, or other) and/or have experience working with autism and other related disorders.

Physical Requirements: The Behavior Technician will be performing various physical activities frequently throughout the day in order to ensure maximum safety for themselves, clients, and others as well as providing effective therapy.

Physical requirements of the position include, but are not limited to:

Lifting up to 50 pounds
Lifting and carrying clients with adaptive equipment
Restraining/holding/transporting and utilizing quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan in the course of working with clients with challenging behaviors
Hearing, seeing, and speaking constantly
Working in an indoor and outdoor setting in various weather conditions
Performing various physical activities easily, such as walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, holding, climbing, carrying, lifting, twisting, swimming, gardening, and running
Maintaining a variety of postures, such as kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, bending over, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time
Sitting on the floor and in small chairs for extended periods of time and moving easily in this capacity
Having manual dexterity to write and perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection
Having visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means