Behavior Technician - Center Based- Farmingdale

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Key Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with Clinical Supervisors BCBAs to implement principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy. Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions.

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OtherBehavioral HealthBehavior Technician

About the Role

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What We Offer

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✓Generous Paid Time Off  (between 25-28 days!)

✓12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1

✓Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

✓401(k)

✓Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

✓Life Insurance

✓Employee Assistance Program

✓Referral Program

✓Professional Development Assistance

✓Pet Insurance

✓Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

✓Team Building Events

✓Incentive Program

Responsibilities

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→Work collaboratively with Clinical Supervisors BCBAs to implement principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy. 
→Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions. 
→Acquire and maintain RBT credential in accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) within the first 90 days of employment. 
→Use electronic platform for data collection and graphing.
→Implement Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.
→Effectively manage learners including physical crisis intervention protocols, while ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
→Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
→Understand and demonstrate the company core values. 
→And more!

Passionate to work with children, adolescents, families and therapists
Sterling values, high integrity
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind.
Exposure to the practice of maintaining a high level of confidentiality
Excellent time management/organizational skills
Act with humility and grace
Empathetic & considerate of others
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Minimum of 6 months ABA working with children or adolescents with Autism in a supervised setting.
Experience with working with challenging behaviors preferred
Enrollment or completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree in psychology, education, applied behavior analysis, or related field a plus.
Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind.
Must be able to work safely and directly with individuals who engage in varying magnitudes of challenging behaviors including but not limited to aggression, self-injury, property destruction, and elopement.
Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds.
The ability to climb and descend staircases.
Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting (on floor), standing) for extended periods of time.
Must be able to utilize quick body movements and PMT techniques as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan while working with learners that exhibit challenging behaviors.
Bilingual is a plus.

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Why Join our Family?

Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life.

Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.