We are growing our team and seeking experienced Behavioral Support Technician's! - Do you have a Behavioral Support Technician background? - Do you have experience with behavior treatment plans? - Do you have experience assisting clients with behavioral needs? - Do you have working knowledge of CMH/TBI residents? If so, we invite you to consider a career at Eisenhower Center! Below are more details before you decide to apply: - Location: onsite in Ann Arbor, MI - Position: Behavior Support Technician - Hourly: $20 - Benefits start after 30 days: Health, Dental, Vision and many more! All offers of employment are contingent upon all applicable background screens The Behavior Support Technician (BHT/RBT) serves as a key member of the clinical and residential team, supporting the implementation of behavioral interventions grounded in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles within a non-traditional ABA residential environment. This role emphasizes behavior reduction, skill acquisition, and staff coaching, while promoting meaningful client engagement both on campus and in the community. The BT/RBT works under the direction of a BCBA/BCaBA and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent, person-centered care. Behavioral Intervention & Clinical Support - Implement individualized behavior support plans and protocols developed by the BCBA/BCaBA, ensuring fidelity across residential and community settings. - Utilize ABA-informed strategies (e.g., reinforcement, prompting, redirection, shaping) to reduce maladaptive behaviors and increase adaptive functioning. - Conduct systematic observations and data collection, documenting behavioral trends, environmental variables, and intervention effectiveness. - Provide real-time coaching and feedback to direct care staff to improve consistency and accuracy in behavior plan implementation. - Deliver corrective reinforcement and positive feedback to both clients and staff, reinforcing appropriate behaviors and skill use. - Model professional, therapeutic, and trauma-informed interactions always. Staff Coaching & Engagement Leadership - Act as an on-shift behavioral resource and mentor, helping staff effectively respond to complex or high-acuity client behaviors. - Promote and monitor meaningful client engagement, ensuring adherence to daily schedules, programming, and therapy participation. - Conduct daily observations of staff-client interactions, providing immediate coaching, redirection, and recognition of best practices. - Support team development by teaching behavioral techniques, de-escalation strategies, and engagement methods, particularly with resistant or challenging clients. Client Support & Community Integration - Provide direct 1:1 behavioral support and supervision to clients as assigned. - Assist clients in achieving community access goals, including transportation training (e.g., walking, bus use, cab services) and independent functioning. - Support development of social skills and natural supports, including pre-teaching, role modeling, and post-activity feedback. - Intervene therapeutically in community settings to reduce barriers to participation and improve goal attainment. Crisis Intervention & Behavioral Safety Respond to and assist in managing behavioral crises, utilizing approved intervention models (e.g., QBS Safety-Care). Assess staff response during crises and provide immediate guidance to ensure safe, appropriate, and effective interventions. Maintain situational awareness and serve as a campus-wide behavioral support