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THE HOME for LITTLE WANDERERS
Behavior Technician
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What they do
A Behavior Analyst is a mental health professional focusing on applied behavior analysis. Usually requires a certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
$47,632 / year median in Massachusetts
+29% projected growth
Job Description
The Home for Little Wanderers' Plymouth-based COVE School is seeking a Behavior Technician for their campus. They will support students who have experienced complex trauma and/or mental health challenges in their learning to help maximize time in class and learning. This position directly supports students in regulating after demonstrating challenging behaviors and executes interventions from students' IEPs and ICSPs. How You'll Be Making a Difference
- Design, develop and implement school-wide management strategies and/or individual behavioral interventions.
- Participate in team meetings providing support and management for the implementation of behavior plans.
- Provide input and support on follow-up and implementation of reintegration plans for students who are returning to school from hospitalizations or suspensions.
- Experience in developing/implementing trauma-informed programming is needed.
- Utilize behavior plans that are consistent with program goals and that best fit with students' age and treatment needs.
- Perform assessment and evaluation of new students and students consistently struggling to meet the expectations at school.
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care. Attend staff meetings, IEP meetings and case conferences. Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult student issues and facilitate communication between various providers.
- Submit reports and documentation in a timely manner. Under supervisor's guidance, ensures that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
- Attend in-service training and outside seminars to enhance and develop skills.
- May provide training, workshops and consultations to teachers, parents and collateral staff. Perform program specific duties and functions.
- May participate in agency committees.
- Provide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as needed. May participate in agency committees. Qualifications
- Higher education degree preferred; p ursuing RBT certification or BCBA field work hours preferred
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care
- Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications Pay Range Positioning Summary The pay range listed represents the company's good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law.
Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance