Behavioral Technician

Title: Behavioral Technician

Employee Classification: Behavioral Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Autism Center-132710

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Higher Education

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas‑Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people‑first values‑based culture where we care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are better together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate courageous integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to be curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show your fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
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The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, exercise physiology and urban design.
We have eight academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNTWISE) program, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.
The UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) provides clinical services to support learning, development, community participation, and quality of life of individuals on the autism spectrum. KFAC offers programming for early childhood as well as middle childhood/adolescence. In addition, KFAC offers specialized programming for children with challenging behaviors that interfere with access to age‑appropriate activities.

This position provides direct services to clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at the UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The Behavior Technician is responsible for collecting data, conducting assessments, implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction procedures, and documenting and reporting outcomes. This position is also responsible for assisting in the ongoing supervision of part‑time Behavior Technicians and working with Senior Behavior Technicians and Behavior Analysts to provide training to new KFAC employees.

High school diploma/GED equivalent and one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities, a basic understanding of behavior analytic principles and procedures, and knowledge of evidence‑based practices.

• Basic understanding of autism spectrum disorders and evidence‑based practices.

• Ability to work with clients with autism spectrum disorders.

• Ability to be patient, flexible, versatile and cope with stressful situations.

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