Lead Behavior Technician

LEAD BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

MISSION: Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavior challenges. Chileda Shine Community Services is an innovative program that incorporates a collaborative approach to providing community, in-home, and in-school support to neurodiverse individuals and their families. Chileda Shine uses evidence-based practices with the goal of generalizing skills across environments to improve the quality of lives for children, adults, and families

SUMMARY: The Lead Behavior Technician is a primary contributor to the success of the Shine Community Services program by working directly with clients in their homes, community, schools, and Shine Building to teach life skills, activities of daily living (ADLs), social and communication skills, and implement verbal behavior interventions. The Lead Behavior Technician will also assist in serving as a mentor and coach for the Behavior Technicians and partner closely with the Director of Shine Community Services on staffing concerns, staff training and development, and process improvement initiatives.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prefer a minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with Autism and other complex care needs.
• Must possess excellent communication and time management skills and develop and maintain relationships with clients, supervisors, and colleagues.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Experience working independently with individuals in a home/school setting is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, an insured vehicle, and the ability to independently get to multiple sites throughout the surrounding counties.

GENERAL HOURS OF DUTY: Flexible hours, Monday through Friday and work about two Saturdays per month. Must work at least 12 hours minimum per week. Hours will vary depending on the needs of the family. Hours may include early mornings and late nights.

REPORTS TO: Director of Shine Community Services

JOB DUTIES:

• Under the supervision of the Behavior Analyst, or Behavior Consultant, the Lead Behavior Technician will implement and train Behavior Technicians on behavior and treatment plans with the client to ensure treatment integrity.
• Follow procedures outlined in the crisis plan when needed.
• Demonstrate proficiency in and train others on prompting, modeling, positive reinforcement, visual schedules, discrete trial training, differential reinforcement, and functional communication training.
• Abide by and train others on the RBT® and BCBA Ethics Code.
• Maintain open communication with the Director of Shine Community Services regarding clients, scheduling, staff development, programmatic progress, concerns, and ideas.
• Maintain a caseload of clients receiving Daily Living Skills and collaborate with the Director of Shine.
• Community Services to update future treatment plans
• Communicate progress with parents/caregivers using non-technical language.
• Collaborate with the leadership team to develop ideas for group services.
• Create materials for and facilitate client groups, peer groups, sibling groups, etc.
• Demonstrate respect, compassion, learning, safety, and collaboration when interacting with clients and interdisciplinary teams.
• Create client supports as directed.
• Arrive on time to sessions with outlined materials and data collection tools.
• Use a Trauma-Informed approach by communicating with and about clients respectfully, positively, and age-appropriately while consistently using a respectful and empathetic tone even in high-stress situations.
• Encourage clients' individuality by allowing self-expression and providing opportunities to make choices throughout the session.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Complete necessary documentation, including completion of treatment plan goals, behavior data, session notes, and incident reports within 24 hours of each session.
• Demonstrate patience when clients are experiencing challenging times.
• In collaboration with the Behavior Solutions Manager, assist in interviewing and onboarding behavior technicians and providing client-specific training to behavior technicians.
• Train, model, and provide feedback to behavior technicians during training sessions.
• Provide corrective feedback to employees when performance concerns are identified.
• Document ongoing performance concerns using Chileda's Performance Counseling Coaching and Action Forms.
• Write and deliver six-month and annual performance reviews as directed.
• During times of crisis, demonstrate the ability to problem solve and make decisions, as well as offer staff advice and support with emphasis on non-aversive interventions to de-escalate behavioral situations.
• As a mandated reporter, report any witnessed or reported concerns of abuse or neglect.
• Maintain a professional appearance with regard to clothing, grooming, hair, and make-up.
• Complete all trainings within the designated time frame.
• All other job duties as assigned

CLASSIFICATION: NON-EXEMPT

WORKERS SUPERVISED: Behavior Technicians

VALUES: Safety, Compassion, Learning, Collaboration, Respect

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary duties and responsibilities of this position. This position requires the ability to move around in client homes in the community to fulfill student programming plans. Must be able to talk and hear to communicate with and exchange information with co-workers. While performing the duties of this job, there is frequent physical interaction with clients in fulfilling self-care and behavioral interventions. Employee must be able to perform all essential functions without direct risk of harm to others or themselves. Please see Essential Functions document for specific position physical demands.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environments may include the client's home and/or school. Time may be spent in the community as well.

DISCLAIMER: The statements of this Job Description are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not assumed to be a complete list of tasks. This Job Description does not establish acontract and is subject to change at Chileda's discretion at any time. Employment at Chileda is at will. Employment at-will means that Chileda may terminate or change your employment status at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice.