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Behavior Technician

Behavior Technician

CompanyKyo
LocationIndianapolis, IN, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypePart-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • Prior experience, formal or informal, working with children.
  • Current student or recent graduate and/or experience in a related field within the last three years (highly preferred).
  • Minimum availability options include either three afternoons and two mornings, or five afternoons per week (part-time availability).
  • Available Monday through Friday, 8am-7pm (full-time availability).
  • Reliable vehicle with valid in-state driver’s license and insurance (public transit permitted for certain San Francisco cases).
  • High school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years old.
  • Ability to pass DOJ/FBI background check and TB test (if applicable).
  • Willingness to obtain/maintain Registered Behavior Technician certification or ABA licensure, if needed.
  • Experience using a tablet, with preferred familiarity in Apple iPad and Google Suite, and ability to navigate various online platforms.
  • Willingness to engage in ongoing training for clinical, professional, ethical, and technological skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide 1:1 play-based instruction to clients using techniques from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), as directed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in home, school, and community settings.
  • Support clients and their families in achieving individualized and meaningful outcomes (for example: learning to communicate their wants & needs, independently dressing themselves, or using coping strategies in place of challenging behaviors).
  • Utilize safe & appropriate behavior management strategies when interacting with clients, some of whom may engage in physically challenging behavior(s).
  • Utilize company-provided iPad for onsite data collection, and to report progress regarding client behavior with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and organization.
  • Communicate clearly, respectfully and openly with all team members, clients, and clients’ parents/caregivers.
  • Participate in team meetings and employee trainings.
  • Provide accurate and consistent availability and communicate any upcoming changes.
  • Comply with all company policies, including mandatory reporting of child health & safety concerns as described in the company’s employee handbook.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current student or recent graduate and/or experience in a related field within the last three years (highly preferred).
  • Part-Time Availability: Minimum availability options include either three afternoons and two mornings, or five afternoons per week.
  • Full-Time Availability: Available Monday through Friday, 8am-7pm (a maximum 8 hours worked per day).