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SUMMARY:

Under the direction of a Behavioral Consultant, or Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA), the Behavioral Technician directs, guides, teaches, mentors students with autism, and teaches/mentors new hires for behavioral/educational instructors. Uses the Applied Behavioral Analyses (ABA) techniques to reinforce desired behaviors set up through the programming. Treats students and their families with dignity and respect while helping to reinforce a positive and conducive environment for learning.

EDUCATION:

Required Minimum Education: 2 year Associates Degree’, or must have at least 48 equivalent semester hours towards a post-secondary degree.
Specialty/Major: Autism related preferred.
Preferred Education: 4-year bachelor’s Degree
Specialty/Major: Autism related preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have experience in leading, teaching, and working with special needs children
  Preferred: One year of experience working with ABA and autism
  Preschool population experience and experience with autism are preferred.
  This is a collective bargaining position.
  Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
  Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
  Prescription drug coverage
  Flexible spending accounts
  Life insurance w/AD&D
  Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
  Paid time off
  Educational Assistance

And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.co

• Provides one on one and small group instructions implementing daily and weekly programs as assigned by lead staff as well as assisting students in class routines and transitioning between activities
• Uses ABA techniques to develop skills and behaviors as set up by the BCBA in areas of recreation, communication, motor, vocational, and socialization
• Reinforce behaviors through the use of positive behavior supports as established by the ABA consultant
• Works with new staff through training, modeling, and observation of ABA treatment techniques. Acts as a mentor for ideas and collaboration.
• Lifts feeds, toilets, changes diapers, dresses, consoles child during the school day
• Collects data, and writes separate anecdotal information on student behavior/progress for collaboration with other staff and instructional purposes
• Assists in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies, as well as cleaning up after the child completes the activities
• May need to travel to assist with the transition in a typical peer placement or go to a student’s home to assist with the generalization of the student’s newly acquired skills
• Participates in in-service training and behavior analysis program training. Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs and/or conferences.
• Exercises tact, discretion, and confidentiality while assuring the safety and welfare of all individuals in the clinic