Behavior Tech

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Provide 1-1 Applied Behavior Analytics (ABA) services to clients, as designed and supervised by BCBA. This includes implementing treatment plans, prompt data collection, and progress monitoring.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School Diploma

2. Must complete 40 hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training, RBT competency assessment, and successfully pass RBT exam within 6 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or related field

2. RBT credential or BCaBA credential

EXPERIENCE:

1. One year providing treatment to with young children with autism

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provide 1:1 direct client therapy using principals of Applied Behavior Analysis.

2. Follow behavioral skills acquisition and behavior reduction protocols developed by certified staff.

3. Implement toilet training protocols.

4. Collect and record data on observable client behavior.

5. Communicate with parents and caregivers regarding child's daily performance as directed by BCBA

6. Maintain client confidentiality according to HIPPA laws.

7. Create therapeutic materials.

8. Maintain a clean and safe work space.

9. Collaborate with a treatment team.

10. Commit to ongoing training and development, such as RBT certification.

11. Interpret written clinical protocols.

12. Share in the responsibility for daily cleaning and maintenance of client workspace and clinic as a whole.

13. Pass training competencies tailored to the specific needs of assigned clients. Methods including but not limited to role play, verbal communication, coaching and feedback.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 1. Ability to be on feet/walking extended periods.

2. Ability to lift, push, and/or pull 40 pounds.

3. Ability to get up and down from floor or small chairs while instructing or playing with small children

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 1. Work is performed in a clinical outpatient environment. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be ambitious and self-motivated.

2. Must like and be comfortable with change.

3. Must be comfortable collaborating with attending physicians.

4. Must be well organized.

5. Must possess efficient time management skills.

6. Excellent verbal communication skills.

7. Understanding of medical terminology.

8. Ability to respond quickly to varying demands from provider and patient. 

9. Must be able to work well as part of a team.

10. Maintain professional boundaries.

11. Have basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

12. Ability to accept constructive feedback and develop knowledge and related skills.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

8203 WVUH CH Pediatrics Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy

Address:

201 Bakers Ridge Rd

Morgantown

West Virginia

WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.