Behavior Technician I or II, Non-Exempt - Abilene, United States - Hardin-Simmons University

Description

POSITION: Behavior Technician I or II, Non-Exempt (Part-Time or FT30)


HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Behavior Technician I or II


DEPARTMENT: Houston Lantrip Center





SUPERVISOR TITLE:
Clinical Operations Manager-Houston-Lantrip Center





FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt





EXEMPTION:
N/A


LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas


TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible


HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT -Candidate mustprofess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, andrespect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist valuesof HSU as reflected in theUniversity's Statement of Faith.


CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources or


SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The behavior technician willwork directly with the Lead Behavior Tech and the assigned Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in providing skills instruction to learners withbehavioral needs.

The behavior technician will be responsible for the implementationof behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs designed by the supervisingBCBA.




HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:





ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These examples do not include all possible tasks & do not limit theassignment of related tasks.

With ongoing supervision by theLead Behavior Tech and the supervising BCBA, plans, organizes, and conductsbehavioral programs in a clinical setting to facilitate development andrehabilitation of persons by performing the following duties.

Implement treatment plansdesigned by BCBA.

Effectively collect requireddata during sessions

Create and review session notesas required.

Mentor and train new RBTs,students, BTs as directed by BCBA.

Prepare and participate inevents for community outreach.

Prepare program materials andorganize data as BCBA requests.

Maintain RBT certification.

Attend and help to run/organizemeetings and trainings.

Follows all ethical practiceguidelines, and additional requirements as outlined from the BACB.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no supervisorresponsibilities, except for student workers.





COMPETENCIES:
This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.


On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.


Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skillsand knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast ofcurrent developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding ofhow job relates to others; uses resources effectively.


Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughtsverbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listeningand comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and usesappropriate communication methods.


Conflict Resolution - Encourages open communications;confronts difficult situations; maintains objectivity; keeps emotions undercontrol; uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.


Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities;uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals andobjectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; developsrealistic action plans. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looksfor ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improveperformance; monitors own work to ensure quality.





QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpretgeneral business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, orgovernmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence,and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respondto questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the generalpublic.


MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematicalconcepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals ofplane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such asfractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.


REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems,collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpretan extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram formand deal with several abstract and concrete variables.


COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient with word, graphing tools,excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of google documents preferred. Proficient withCentral Reach ABA software recommended, but not required.

To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software;Spreadsheet software; Payroll systems; Internet software; and ContactManagement systems.

EDUCATION/


EXPERIENCE:


Interest in working withindividuals with exceptionalities required.


Required:
High School Diploma


Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology,Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech and Hearing Services, or relatedfield.

Certification as an ABATherapist/Behavioral Technician may be substituted for the bachelor's degreerequirement.


Preferred:
Coursework in Applied BehaviorAnalysis and interest in pursuing certification in the field of ABA.


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Prefer Registered BehaviorTechnician Certification





PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

While performing the duties ofthis Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

Theemployee is frequently required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel,crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.

The employee must on occasion lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionallylift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Must be able to lift to 50pounds. Must be able to lift and carry clients with adaptive equipment.

Must beable to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting,crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time. Must be able to siton the floor or stand for extended periods of time.

Must be willing and able torestrain/hold/transport and utilize quick body movements as indicated in theBehavior Intervention Plan in the course of working with children withchallenging behavior.

Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computerand electronic device functions for data collection. Must be physically presentat the assigned job location, which may include home, school, and communityplacements. Must be able to receive detailed information through oralcommunication. Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend writtencommunication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

While performing the duties ofthis Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. Theemployee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the workenvironment is usually moderate.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This position may be either Part-Time (19 or less hours or 20-29 hours per week) or Full-Time 30 Hours perweek, depending on what is needed at the time the position is filled.

Part-Time scheduled hours willtypically be hours per week from 8AM to 6PM Monday to Friday,thus applicants must be available during these hours as schedule will varydepending on appointments.

Full-time scheduled hours will bea minimum of Full Time 30 Hours Per week depending on what is needed atthe time.

(8AM - 6PM Monday - Friday and/or alternate hours depending onpatient needs).

All hours worked beyond 40hours in a single work week will be compensated at time and a half, per FLSAguidelines.

Must have and maintain a validClass C Driver's License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurableunder the university liability policy.

Must be able to drive tocomplete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.





EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.


NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service.

HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion.

HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.

Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.


BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks.

Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process.

As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.