ABA Behavior Technician

Overview

Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM, with one rotating weekday off to accommodate a Saturday shift from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.

This position is eligible for a $3,000 hiring incentive!

Compensation We Offer  

• The initial compensation for this position ranges from$23.43 -$24.60 / per hour; depending on experience, location, and internal equity considerations.  
• 7.5% Bilingual Differential for qualified positions

Benefits We Offer  

• Benefits Eligibility starts on day ONE 
  We provide a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, See our Benefits Page HERE. 
  401K Employer Match up to 4% 
• Competitive Time Off Plans 
• Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status 
• Hiring Incentive Paid out after 30 days and 6 months  
• Must meet eligibility requirements 

Must meet eligibility requirements based on employment status 

Hiring Incentive Paid out after 30 days and 6 months  

Must meet eligibility requirements  

Pay Range

$23.43 -$24.60
Job Summary

About Neurodevelopmental Services   

Our unique Neurodevelopmental Center offers group services for children and adolescents with autism, and other neurodevelopmental challenges, that are not available anywhere else! Our ABA model is inclusive of play-based, compassionate, naturalistic teaching approaches. We provide 1:1 aides for clients who need more support to participate in our therapeutic learning groups, and we offer intensive parent training groups.   

We focus on the core challenges clients face that impact their daily functioning and quality of life. We provide therapy to enhance skills such as social connection, emotional regulation, communication, daily living, and sensory development to promote independence and self-determination.

Works within the vision, mission, and philosophy of the agency. Under the direct supervision of clinical program management team, provides naturalistic developmental and behavioral interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) positive behavior supports, and intervention strategies to individuals with neurodevelopmental challenges, such as autism, ADHD, developmental disabilities, and/or other neurobehavioral health diagnoses. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary ABA team and implements clinical treatment and behavior support plans to children and families. Works with individuals and/or caregivers in a variety of settings including homes, community, and other environments. 

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the multidisciplinary clinical program management team (e.g., BCBA, SLP, LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Behavior Program Coordinator), provide group ABA services to assigned clients across a variety of treatment modalities (e.g., DTT, PRT, NET, JASPER, NDBIs, etc). 
• Occasional direct individual ABA services to assigned clients across a variety of treatment modalities (e.g., DTT, PRT, NET, JASPER, NDIBIs, etc), under supervision of the multidisciplinary clinical program management team (e.g., BCBA, SLP, LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Behavior Program Coordinator).
• Integrate feedback from clinical supervisors to deliver effective quality clinical services that meet fidelity measures of implementation. 
• Record data, including video, for all treatment goals utilizing electronic data collection systems (e.g., Catalyst) to support client outcomes and ensure staff treatment fidelity. 
• Model, teach, reinforce, and implement behavioral interventions and skill development plans with individuals, caregivers, and support network. 
• Assist supervisors with plan development (e.g., report development, progress summary) and assessment tasks.
• Assist teams in developing program materials (e.g., lesson plans, visual schedules, social stories, etc.) to develop individualized, strength-based strategies and interventions that will result in positive behavior change.
• Actively participate in supervision, team meetings, in-service, client progress meetings, and other key meetings as assigned. 
• Proactively identify potential conflicts; clearly communicate with clinical supervisor on client-related services (e.g., barriers to implementation, lack of caregiver participation, etc.) within 24 hours. 
• Ensure effective coordination of services for individuals and caregivers with other providers, both internal and external, by supporting the development of constructive relationships and problem-solving barriers.

Qualifications

• High School Degree   
• Registered Behavior Technician certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board preferred
• Ability to speak, write, or read other languages preferred
• Must pass First Aid/CPR Certification 
• Must pass Registered Behavior Technician certification. 
• Must pass Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), and Child Abuse Index Check (CAIC) background clearance.

Job Competencies

• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-energy and changing environment, multi-tasking and deadline oriented
• Ability to problem-solve complex, multifaceted, and potentially emotionally charged situations
• Successfully manage conflict in solution-focused manner
• Strong organizational, communication, and task prioritization skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Initiative to plan and organize
• Engage and work with caregivers as partners, recognizing and respecting diverse ethnic and cultural differences and preferences.
• Enlist the help and investment of individuals and community resources to meet the needs of program caregivers.

Physical Requirements

Must remain physically fit enough to keep clients self-safe. While performing these duties the employee is required to perform the following physical tasks when the need arises:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. This also includes the ability to:

• Move quickly/run

If employed at a Neurodevelopment Services location, employee is required to perform and pass a Human Performance Evaluation Test at a designated company clinic. This will include testing for: lifting, pushing/pulling, repetitive coupling, static weight, and other required movements. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

N/A May have unsupervised contact with children. Requires full background check and TB Exam. We are Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. We will consider for employment, qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with ordinance 184652 Sec.189.04 (a) and San Francisco Police Code, Article 49. Section 4905