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Certified Behavior Technician

Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Yakima
Posted on: October 17, 2024

Job Description:

Join our team as a Certified Behavior Technician at Children's Village in Yakima, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! In this position, you will provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) displaying challenging behaviors within the home, school, and day program or community settings. Experience working with individuals with ASD and/or developmental disabilities is highly preferred.

We've grown into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

What We Offer

  • $21.87-$24.56/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates.
  • 100% Employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
  • Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, and much more!
    Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties
    • Completes intake assessment, develops individualized program exemplars, and participates in the collection of data for a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)/Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LABA).
    • Collects target behavior data and implements Behavior Reduction Protocols and alternative behavior programs based on the FBA.
    • Implements individualized programs to maintain and generalize acquired skills, provide appropriate interventions, and respond to aggressive and/or challenging behaviors.
    • Participates in meetings to develop cross-system planning and/or collaborate with treatment professionals.
    • Collaborates with other Certified Behavior Technicians to improve individual services.
    • Completes all Behavioral Health Services (BHS) and/or funder required documentation.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    • Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
      Qualifications
      • Education: Associate Degree is required. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Behavioral Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Special Education, or other relevant field preferred.
      • Experience: Experience working with individuals with ASD and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
      • Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Application for Certified Behavior Technician within one week of completing 40 hours of required supervision/training by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/LBA. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire. Right Response certified within six months of hire. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprints required can be obtained within 45 days of hire.
      • Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. Ability to do data collection and graphing. Ability to engage with parents and/or teachers to implement behavior intervention protocols under the supervision of a LBA. Ability to effectively interact with a variety of patients, patients' families, and employees in a professional manner. Knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced conflict resolution and de-escalation skills. Ability to manage stressful situations. Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with discretion. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
        Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Keywords: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Kent , Certified Behavior Technician, Professions , Yakima, Washington

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