Hiring School Aides $24+

Behavior Technician:

Amergis Educational Services is seeking Behavior Technicians. The Behavior Technicianworks one-on-one with children with Autistic Disorder (AD), PervasiveDevelopmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDDNOS), Asperger’s Disorder(AS) and Childhood Dis-integrative Disorder (CDD). The Behavior Technicianimplements a Behavior Plan (BP) designed and maintained by a ProgramSupervisor. BT gathers quantifiable data necessary for the Program Supervisorto evaluate the effectiveness of the BP in achieving identified goals andobjectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows the instructions of the BCBA/program supervisor
• Provides behavior assistance/interventions to assigned clients
• Provides behavior support services
• Provides crisis intervention
• Implements behavior plans
• Documents session per policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
• Follow De-escalation guidelines (i.e. Right Response, Handle w/ Care, CPI – depending on location) to de-escalate students when presenting verbal or physical aggression (De-escalation training provided but candidate must be comfortable with a potentially aggressive environment)