Location: Santa Maria, CAHours: 32.5 hours/weekRequirements: Experience in ABA or working with ChildrenTo set up an interview now, please send resumes to [email protected] Behavior Technician works to facilitate educational andbehavioral services with children and adults with special needs andcollaborates with school professionals and other behavioral specialists toachieve learning and behavioral goals and objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Follows instructions from the BCBA, teacher, and/or programsupervisor
Implements behavior management techniques in the form ofprevention, intervention, and consequence strategies
Provides crisis intervention
Reviews and implements behavior intervention plans
Reviews and performs tasks to behavioral and ABA goals foundwithin an IEP at the direction of an instructor
Assists in facilitating academic instruction at thedirection of an instructor
Assists in facilitating SLP, OT, and PT development plans
Documents session per policies and procedures
Collects behavioral and academic data accurately andefficiently
Strictly adheres to confidentiality requirements
Assists students in the development of independent dailyliving skills through self-care activities such as toileting, clothingroutines, and personal hygiene
Supports students across environments (i.e. classroom,playground, lunch room, gym, sensory room, library, etc.)
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma or equivalent required
Two (2) years of pediatric experience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.