Behavior Technician

Location

La Crosse, WI | United States

Job description

In-Home Behavior Technician - Shine Community Services

Join Chileda Shine as we celebrate 50 years of Improving Lives!

Are you looking for a job where you can improve the quality of life for individuals with special needs? Are you looking for a job with flexible hours and independence? Opportunities for learning and advancement? We are now accepting applications for In-Home Behavior Technicians .

Find out more about the program on the following link!

Summary:

Behavior Technicians work independently with children and youth in their homes and community where they will work on meeting the client's identified daily living and behavior goals. Goals may include social skills, play skills, communication, independence, behavior reduction, etc. You may take a child shopping to learn store skills, take them to the park to work on play, social, and safety skills, work on appropriate meal-time skills in the home; the possibilities are endless!

In-Home Support Services provides services to clients in La Crosse, Jackson, Monroe, Trempealeau and Vernon counties . Interested applicants must be willing to travel to these various counties.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a team of trained behavior professionals working with local families in your community.

Information:

• Part-Time, hourly position that offers a flexible schedule. We will match you with clients whose needs meet your availability.
• Paid learning opportunities and possibilities for advancement.
• We offer RBT training and fieldwork supervision for those pursing BCBA.

Must possess:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Time management skills & reliable work ethic
• Ability to work independently
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
  • However we will provide training to the right candidate
• Must have a reliable vehicle to drive to clients' homes. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record within Chileda's driver requirements.
  • Mileage reimbursement is offered
• Have a creative, fun, and positive attitude!

Job Duties:

• Teach independent living skills, social skills and replacement behaviors.
• Communicate with clients and parents, demonstrating respect, collaboration, compassion, learning and safety.
• Encourage individuality of client by allowing for self-expression and providing opportunities to make choices during sessions.
• Maintaining client confidentiality.

Education Requirements: High School diploma or equivalency.

Application Instructions: Apply through the employment page at chileda.org

Reach out to Lisa Kabat, Director of Shine Community Services, with any questions about the position. [email protected].

Chileda is an EOE.

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Salary

$16 - $19 per hour