• Behavior Technician

    OLV Human Services (Buffalo, NY)


    Be a Difference-Maker: Elevate Learning as a Behavior Technician in Early Education!

     

    If that statement ignites you, you’re at the right place! We are looking for Behavior Technicians in our integrated Early Childhood Program for students 2.5-5 years old.

     

    To learn more about our school, click here: OLVHS Early Childhood Education Program (https://olvedu.org/monarch-%26-st-johns)

     

    Our education program strives to provide specialized, high quality educational programming for students with and without disabilities across Western New York. Our programs serve Pre-K through 12th grade students in 6 schools, with a focus on blending academic and social emotional support to meet the diverse needs of all learners.

    Benefits:

    + Paid School Breaks

    + Paid Holidays

    + Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)

    + Free dental services at BVS Dental Clinic

    + Paid Employer sponsored life insurance

    + Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance

    + Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too

    Perks:

    + Teacher Mentor Program

    + Casual dress code

    + OLV Tuition Reimbursement up to $7,200

    + Qualifying Non-For-Profit for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (click here to learn more: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation)

    + Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement

    + Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working

    + $$ Employee referral program $$

    Job Summary:

    The Behavior Support Technician-EDU is responsible for assisting the Behavior Support Consultants in the following duties: classroom observation; data collection; training staff to implement individual behavior protocols and behavior intervention plans; and treatment integrity monitoring. Each individual also may be assigned to one or more special projects including administrative and organizational tasks associated with these assignments.

    Essential Job Duties:

    The Behavior Support Technician must be able to successfully perform all essential functions of the position.

     

    + Provide behavioral consultation to teams under the guidance of the Behavior Support Consultants.

    + Provide crisis intervention for individuals.

    + Collect, organize and maintain data.

    + Assist with training of staff in best practice methods.

    + Assist with the completion of reports.

    + Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines requirements.

    Skills:

    + Computer skills

    + Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).

    Competencies:

    + Communication: Oral and written

    + Dependability: Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations

    + Problem solving: Takes a systematic approach to solving problems rather than reacting symptoms.

    + Attention to detail: Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks

    + Adaptability: Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace

    Pay Range:

    $19 - $24/hour, based on applicable experience and internal equity

    Education: Minimum Degree Required:

    Associate’s Degree or Higher in Human Services, Education or School Psychology

    Preferred:

    Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Human Services, Education or School Psychology

     

    Minimum Experience Required: 1-2 years in the development/implementation of behavior support plans with individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or mental health concerns using Applied Behavior Analysis methodology. Registered Behavior Tech Certification preferred.

    Required License/Registration/Certification:

    + NYS Driver’s License Training

    + New hire orientation

    + UKERU training

    Physical Requirements:

    The overall nature of the position is sedentary, requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if there is any, exposure to environmental conditions.

     

    + The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.

    + The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.

    + The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.

    Job Details

    Job Function Non-Essential

     

    Pay Type Hourly

     

    Hiring Min Rate 19 USD

     

    Hiring Max Rate 24 USD