Club & Hub Behavior Technician

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation/Materials

• •Ensures that adult participants’ arrival and departure times are documented correctly when they start, end, or change services
• •Sets up materials and learning environments for adult participant(s) success
• •Assists in creating, organizing, and maintaining group activities, clubs, and other necessary materials

Teaching

• •Ensures that each adult participant is actively engaged and making progress towards their individualized program goals and objectives
• •Runs group activities and clubs independently or in collaboration with other staff members
• •Provides supports as outlined in the individual’s Individualized Services Plan
• •Uses evidence-based instructional techniques during program implementation
• •Takes advantage of natural teaching opportunities
• •Implements behavior support plans (BSP) accurately
• •Implements additional instructional protocols accurately (e.g., meal preparation, toileting, etc.)

Community-Based Instruction

• •Safely transports adult participants to community settings as requested/required
• •Ensures that programs are implemented accurately and efficiently while in public
• •Takes advantage of natural teaching opportunities in public
• •Interacts appropriately and respectfully with other community members
• •Assists adult participants in managing valuables including money and personal belongings
• •Leaves and arrives on time for community-based activities

Communication

• •Documents adult learner progress with daily progress notes
• •Participates in team meetings, case reviews, and all staff meetings as requested
• •Coordinates and collaborates with other members of each participant’s multi-disciplinary treatment team
• •Communicates with Club & Hub Program Supervisor about programs requiring troubleshooting
• •Reports supply needs and inventory status to the Club & Hub Program Supervisor in a timely manner (e.g., reinforcer supplies, program supplies, van maintenance/gasoline, etc.)

Data Collection and Analysis

• •Collects data accurately
• •Maintains accurate graphs in digital format
• •Updates all program information in data sheets or via electronic data collection in a timely manner (e.g., within 1 business day)
• •Takes initiative to problem solve group or individual programming needs
• •Communicates any remarkable trends in behavior that might need programming or intervention to Club & Hub Program Supervisor

Professionalism

• •Arrives on time for work
• •Shows flexibility to change
• •Has a positive attitude towards adult participants and staff
• •Adheres to safety protocols
• •Makes prudent use of General Leave time
• •Assists with special projects and assignments as requested
• •Takes on additional responsibilities when work is complete
• •Assists in keeping common spaces clean and organized
• •Accepts feedback and constructive criticism
• •Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of VIA

Emerging Responsibilities:

Club & Hub Behavior Technicians may assume the following responsibilities as assigned by the Club & Hub Program Supervisor as part of their professional development:

• •Analyze and summarize adult performance data
• •Assist with assessments and adult program development
• •Design and prepare future group activities, clubs, or community-based activities

Requirements

Qualifications

• •High school diploma or equivalency required
• •Bachelor’s degree preferred
• •Experience in the application of applied behavior analysis (ABA) or experience working with individuals who have autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders is preferred
• •Valid driver’s license required