Behavior Technician
Behavior Technician
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Job Description
Title: Behavior Technician
State Role Title:Direct Service Associate III
Hiring Range: Starting Pay $42493 (Commensurate with Experience)
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location:Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Under the direction of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) the Behavior Technician (BT) provides clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to children with autism and related developmental disabilities. A registered behavior technician supports and implements a patient care plan and provide ABA interventions that encourage socially acceptable replacement behaviors so patients can build and improve upon their communication social interaction and problem-solving skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Ability to provide positive statements to individuals served.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to provide oral and written instructions.
Ability to implement basic behavioral principles.
Proficiency working with individuals with all levels of intellectual disability to include severe and profound and with individuals who have significant impairment related to symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or developmental abilities.
Ability to mentor coach and support multidisciplinary team to implement behavioral strategies.
Ability to build rapport and helping relationships with Center staff and patients alike.
Additional Considerations
Current RBT credential preferred.
Must complete agency-approved training program for placement into a position and acquire Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) within 60 days of employment. Must remain in compliance with BACB requirements and renew certification yearly.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1 the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers persons who have been convicted of specific barrier crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending barrier charges.
DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions contact the Office of Human Resources.
Commonwealths Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: or call DARS at .
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at for assistance.
DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability. Minorities Individuals with Disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.
Contact Information
Name: John Lee
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
