Behavior Technician (Tacoma Campus)

The University of Washington Autism Center (UWAC) has an outstanding opportunity for a Behavior Technician (BT) to join their team.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) the Behavior Technician is responsible for delivering direct individualized intervention services to young children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a clinicbased setting. This role supports the implementation of evidencebased Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment plans contributes to skill development and behavior improvement and plays a vital role in supporting children and families while maintaining UW Autism Center clinical standards and practices.

This position is located at the UW Tacoma Campus and is an inperson clinicbased role. Employees must be available during ABA Day Program hours: TuesdayFriday 8:3011:30 AM and 1:304:30 PM. Schedules may be up to 40 hours per week (TuesdayFriday 8:00 AM6:30 PM) and are negotiable based on clinic needs and applicant availability. Hours may change based on client need.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Direct Intervention 60%

• Work oneonone with children ages 12 months to 6 years and their parents

• Implement intervention protocols developed by a BCBA to increase skills and reduce problem behaviors

• Provide responsible positive and sensitive care during therapy

• Apply ABA principles and tailor intervention procedures to individual needs and interests

• Assist with curriculumbased assessments as needed

• Work under close supervision of a masterslevel BCBA

Organize and Maintain Therapy Space 20%

• Maintain therapy spaces that are organized clean and childproof

• Follow sanitizing cleaning and COVID19 precaution protocols

• Set up therapeutic materials before sessions and clean up after sessions

• Comply with snack diapering and toileting procedures to ensure hygiene and safety

Develop Therapy Materials 10%

• Create and prepare picture cards books and visual supports

• Develop motivation charts token boards PECS icons visual schedules and play materials

Manage Records and Data Collection 10%

• Collect and accurately record intervention data during therapy sessions

• Maintain computer and paper records

• Graph data and complete treatment notes in accordance with clinic standards

This position does not manage employees.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute when permitted.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be forwarded to the hiring department.

• Two years of collegelevel coursework in a relevant academic field and two years of experience as a Research Study Assistant or equivalent education and/or experience

Additional Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to interact with young children in a spontaneous and creative manner

• Excellent organizational written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with parents children and professionals

• Experience working with toddler preschool or elementaryaged children

• Ability to provide physical care including moving young children (1248 months) diapering and toilet training as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) credential through the Washington State Department of Health

• Bachelors degree in psychology education human/child development or a related field

• Training or experience with early intensive behavioral intervention applied behavior analysis early intervention developmental psychology or special education

• Experience working directly with children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Willingness to commit to the position for at least 12 months to support continuity of care

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a clinical setting with young children

• Position requires frequent bending lifting standing and floorbased activities

• Routine exposure to bodily fluids during diapering and toileting activities

• Adherence to infection control sanitization and publichealth safety procedures