Senior Behavior Technician

Title: Senior Behavior Technician

Employee Classification: Non-Student Help - Hourly

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Autism Center-132710

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $17.00 per hour

FTE: .48

Retirement Eligibility: Not Retirement Eligible

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Department Summary

The UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) conducts evidence-based direct services, research, and training to positively impact individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families, and the community.

Position Overview

This is a senior-level Behavior Technician position requiring advanced training and experience providing direct and indirect services to clients with autism under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The Senior Behavior Technician (SBT) position is responsible for coordinating with the BCBA to conduct daily program maintenance activities, including data analyses of programming and assessments, implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction procedures, and documenting and reporting outcomes.

SBTs will recommend specific courses of action to the Behavior Analyst, and may independently conduct parent training/update meetings. Duties are varied. The SBT typically coordinates and supervises the daily activities of a small team performing routine activities, and receives general direction working from established policies and procedures. Plans and carries out assignments autonomously, and resolves most conflicts, coordinates with others, and interprets policies on own initiative. Refers potential issues or far-reaching implications to higher levels. This position provides direct supervision for part-time staff, and assists in providing supervision for full-time staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or graduate courses in special education, applied behavior analysis, child development, child psychology or other majors related to the treatment and education of children and adolescents; and a minimum of two years of experience providing direct services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Some positions may require specialized knowledge, including early childhood education or adaptive/vocational programming knowledge and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Has provided ABA services to children on the autism spectrum successfully.

Preferred Qualifications

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required:

• Advanced understanding of autism spectrum disorder and evidence-based intervention and training practices.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with individuals with ASD.
• Ability to serve as a leader or co-leader of a multi-disciplinary team in making decisions regarding client programming and assessment.
• Ability to be patient, flexible, versatile, and cope with stressful situations.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Registered Behavior Technician with current certification.

Job Duties:

None

Work Schedule:

Up to 19 hours per week. Schedule determined by supervisor between hours of 8:00am - 6:00pm.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here .

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.