Behavior Technician - Home-Based

Behavior Technician - Home Based

Constellation Health Services

The Behavioral Technician will provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Clients include children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, clinic, and school settings. The Behavioral Technician will collect data on programs and assist with parent training. The behavior technician works under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.

The principles of behavior analysis target socially significant behaviors such as social skills, reading, communication, personal self-care, and work skills.

• Plans and implements intervention strategies using direct therapy, monitoring and consultation under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Teaches targeted behaviors using specialized techniques such as reward systems, incidental teaching and pivotal response training.
• Records and tracks data from training sessions.
• Reinforces positive behavior with children on caseload.
• Communicates effectively (orally and in writing) with administrators, parents and community members.
• Provides accurate documentation of intervention, goals and objectives.
• Facilitates transition among agencies, programs, and professionals as service provision changes (early intervention to pre-school, pre‑school to school, etc.).
• Identifies emergency situations and determines appropriate action to ensure child safety.
• Provides direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
• Follows the prescribed behavior skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols.
• Collects, records, and summarizes data on observable client behavior.
• Assists with parent and caregiver training in line with the client’s individualized treatment and behavior reduction protocols.
• Effectively communicates with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

• Exercise necessary cost control measures.
• Strive to provide and maintain positive external and internal customer service and promote a culture of excellence in customer service.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively and asking questions when clarification is needed.
• Plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion.
• Show reliability by arriving to work on time and taking breaks in the expected time frames.
• Meet all productivity requirements.
• Demonstrate team behavior and promote a team‑oriented environment.
• Represent the organization professionally at all times.

• Hearing and speaking ability to communicate on the telephone.
• Vision to enter data.
• Reaching to manage paper.
• Manual dexterity for operating the computer, photocopier and telephone.
• Mobility for accessing equipment such as photocopier and fax machine.
• Proficiency in speaking and writing the English language.
• Ability to function independently and demonstrate personal integrity.
• Flexibility of hours.

• Recognize tasks to be done and perform them independently.
• Establish a responsible and trustworthy rapport with staff.
• Be punctual and provide proper notification and advance notice for absence and tardiness.
• Follow through on tasks as assigned.
• Adapt to changing work schedules.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment under time constraints.

• Learn all Constellation Kids policies and procedures.
• Judge calls efficiently.
• Organize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Operate all aspects of the computer, photocopier and telephone.
• Follow instructions from the supervisor in written and oral formats.
• Read, write and type.

• A bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university and one year of direct relevant experience working with youth and families requiring behavior management to address mental health needs.
• An associate’s degree (60 college credits) and a minimum of two years of direct relevant experience working with youth and families requiring behavior management to address mental health needs.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Registered Behavior Technician certification is a plus.

Entry level

Full‑time

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Hospitals and Health Care