Behavior Technician

ORGANIZATION

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. CARD is a founder-owned organization and a mission-driven industry leader focused on helping people with autism live their best lives. CARD treats individuals with autism using applied behavior analysis (ABA), with locations throughout the US. CARD develops and implements quality, comprehensive, and individualized treatment programs led by trained behavior technicians, Board Certified Behavior Analysts, and researchers to help patients fulfill their potential.

8618 W Catalpa Ave., Suite 1106, Chicago, Illinois 60656

Behavior Technicians implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs with CARD patients and families under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor. Treatments address skill acquisition and challenging behavior reduction and may occur in a CARD center, the patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth. Behavior Technicians report to the CARD Operations Manager. This position has no direct reports.

• Provide direct treatment to patients under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor in a 1:1 or group environment
• Provide treatment that exceeds CARD’s clinical quality standards
• Collect and record data on patient progress with high fidelity
• Review and implement Clinical Supervisor feedback during each treatment session
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues
• Seek personal growth and training opportunities to ensure clinical excellence
• Maintain accurate and timely records
• Always maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements
• Represent CARD professionally and ethically to internal and external stakeholders
• Adhere to CARD policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must pass initial CARD Behavior Technician Training program, including passing a comprehensive written exam and field evaluation
• Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) preferred

• Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused attitude
• Ability to work independently while providing direct treatment to patients
• An effective communicator in both verbal and written formats
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets
• Willingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)
• Willingness to work with a variety of patients
• Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance for some locations
• Ability to commit to at least six months of employment without major changes in schedule or location
• English proficiency, both verbal and written, is required

• Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patient’s home, the CARD center, the patient’s school, the community, or via telehealth. Behavior Technicians work in environments that are both indoors and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout the course of the workday.

• Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home, school, community and clinic environments
• Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate, and respond to the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings, such as school, playground, clinic, or community locations
• Constantly position oneself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors of patients, including but not limited to bending to assist a patient, kneeling/crouching to teach a play skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a patient from entering a traffic congested street
• Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking to monitor the movement of patients, as well as the items and…