MATCH Disability Services Afterschool Behavior Technician

 

Do you love working with children/teens? Are you looking for a job where you can see the positive impact of your work in real time? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

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MATCH Disability Services is currently seeking passionate and dedicated behavior technicians to join our team. In this position, you will play a vital role in supporting our adolescent clients by providing high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy within a collaborative, holistic framework that centers each family’s values and each teen’s voice. Under the supervision and direction of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you’ll work with our teens in a variety of settings (Kudos, internships, MATCH clubhouse) implementing instructional programs that are tailored to each child’s learning style and individual needs.

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At MATCH Disability Services, we want to advance our behavior technicians careers by expanding their skillset, growing their knowledge base, and fostering a love for this field. Behavior technicians also receive ongoing supervision, training, professional development, and career mentorship from seasoned professionals in the field.

If you are a compassionate, dedicated, and driven individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of children, we would love to hear from you.

 

Job Title: Behavior Technician(BT)

Position Type: Part-time (2-5 shifts per week), hourly non-exempt

Hours: 3:00pm-5:00pm or 3:30-5:30pm

Location: MATCH Clubhouse, community internships, Kudos

Reports to: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA)

Benefits:

• Hourly ($20-25/hour) based on experience, level of education, and other certifications.

• Supervision by Board Certified Behavior Analyst that meets BACB requirements for Supervised Independent Fieldwork

• Paid vacation, paid holidays, 4 hour floating holiday

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Job Description

Role and Responsibilities:

• Uphold best practices and the mission, vision, and values of MATCH Disability Services as outlined by the Staff Handbook

• Participate in mandatory ongoing training and professional development meetings to stay informed on client needs and best practices in the field of ABA

• Uphold professional ethics as outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) RBT Ethics Code

• Effectively communicate schedule needs within the established standard timeframe to promote transparency, organization, and efficiency. This includes communication of emergencies and unforeseen scheduling needs.

• Interact directly with clients to implement individualized treatment plans as written and directed by BCBA with children aged 11-18 with developmental disabilities

• Collect accurate and reliable data on the behavior of clients during sessions.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client progress by recording session notes and collecting data.

• Follow and meet cleaning protocols of disinfecting equipment, maintaining cleanliness and functionality to shared spaces during and after each shift.

• Follow established crisis protocols designed to manage and respond to emergencies or crises effectively to ensure safety and well-being of self and client.

• Collaborate as directed with team members on the clients’ team, including parents, management, and case BCBA to ensure consistency and generalization of skills across settings.

• Participate in regular supervision sessions with the BCBA to discuss clients’ progress, address challenges and receive feedback on performance.

• Other duties as assigned

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Required Qualifications and Skills:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Age 21 or older

• “Passing” background check

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet California’s driving requirements with dependable means of transportation

• Ability to complete a 30-hour training program designed by MATCH BCBAs.

• Work both independently as well as part of a team

• Empathetic and supportive with staff, clients, and families

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Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand and move around, get up and down from the floor or a chair and transition between different locations.

• Work with clients for extended periods of time, requiring stamina and endurance. This involves maintaining an active and engaged presence during sessions.

• Ability to see for the purpose of observing and responding to visual cues to the behavior of their clients, as well as reading laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter.

• Must be able to physically intervene quickly to assist or protect a child (for example, run after a child, block a child from harming self or others, soften a child’s fall, provide hand over hand assistance for washing hands)

• Ability to implement crisis intervention techniques to manage challenging behaviors to ensure the safety of the individual and others

• Must have the manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection

• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal speech levels in the English language

• Must be able to receive detailed information through verbal communication

• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation. This includes verbal communication, active listening, and non-verbal communication to engage with clients and collaborate with other professionals

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

• Ability to tolerate moderate to high-stress levels

• Ability to utilize quick body movements as indicated in the behavior intervention plan when interacting with individuals that may be displaying physically aggressive, self-injurious, or socially inappropriate behavior

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MATCH Disability Services does not discriminate in employment regarding race, creed, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, age, gender, sexual orientation, or number of dependents. As part of the MATCH Disability Services team, no provider or employees shall aid, coerce, or conspire to cause the termination or resignation of another employee because of illegal, discriminatory factors.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 10 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person