The Behavior Technician BHP / RBT provides direct one-on-one behavioral interventions to teach communication, social, and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in the home, community, and school settings. This position will utilize interventions developed out of the science of Applied Behavior Analysis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the client of social interaction with the BHP / RBT

* Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills

* Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding

* Increases the frequency or duration of safe and appropriate replacement behaviors by providing access to reinforcers (desired items/actions, attention, or removal of demands/aversive situations)

* Accurately collects behavior data including: A-B-C, count, frequency, duration, latency, inter-response time, event, and interval-based recording

* Follows the treatment plan goals and interventions utilizing sound judgment and seeks out appropriate consultation

* Collaborates with family and treatment team members to provide treatment effectively and without disruption to the environment or other individuals in the environment

* Educate parents on reinforcement and early intervention information

* Educates all those involved about the role of ABA based interventions and the BHP / RBT, and functions within boundaries of the BHP / RBT role in providing treatment

* Reassessment as appropriate

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS:

* Two years of completed coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral science, human development or related fields

* Must hold and maintain current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician as issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

* Professional Liability Insurance required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 to $17.00 /hour

Experience:

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA): 2 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Location:

• Waterville, ME (Preferred)

License:

• RBT, BHP (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Shifts:

• Evening (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Other forms