Behavior Management Technitian

Works directly with the consumer and his/her family.

Implements instructional and environmental modifications to produce socially significant improvements in the consumer’s behavior through skill acquisition, and the reduction of behaviors under the direct supervision of a Board- Certified Behavior Analyst.

Job responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to clients in the home, community, and other settings as needed.

Effectively establishes rapport with clients by pairing self as a social reinforcer.

Communicate effectively with BCBA and Supervisor regarding client progress, obstacles, and parent involvement.

Teaches client appropriate behaviors to replace maladaptive behaviors being targeted for reduction based on the treatment plan created by BCBA.

Utilizes a prompt hierarchy and prompt fading to increase independence in client responses.

Fades prompts appropriately to promote both successful and independent responding

Uses contingency management to increase 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 ABC, count, frequency, duration, latency, and inter-response time.

Follows the treatment plan goals and behavior intervention plans as written to obtain optimal outcomes.

Demonstrate sound judgment and seek out appropriate consultation when needed.

Collaborate 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.

Functions within the boundaries of the Behavior Management Technician’s role in providing treatment.