Behavior Technician Livonia Clinic
6 days ago
Livonia
Job Description Overview At Gateway Pediatric Therapy, we believe the little things make the biggest difference. Our mission is to provide top-tier treatment rooted in evidence-based ABA principles, celebrating everyday successes. We offer home and clinic-based ABA services for children with autism and work closely with families to meet each child’s unique needs in a supportive, team-driven environment. If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making an impact — we want to invest in you. Why Gateway: We invest in our Behavior Technicians with a structured career pathway designed for growth and advancement. Employees are eligible for promotions after 3 months of service into a Lead or Senior Behavior Technician paying up $24 an hour. Benefits Include: • Quarterly attendance bonus up to $2,000 annually, • Clear advancement opportunities, • Pay increases with promotions, • Evening shift premium after 4pm, • Ongoing training & mentorship, • Company recognition programs, • Gateway swag, • Clinical and administrative support so you can focus on therapy Additional Company Benefits: • 401(k) Matching, • Paid Time Off (PTO), • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage, • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, • Short and Long Term Disability, • Company-paid life insurance, • Tuition Reimbursement and discounts, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Employee discounts on travel, electronics, food, and more! Responsibilities • Organize and maintain instructional area throughout the session and at the conclusion of the session, • Prepare and keep binder, stimuli, and needed materials accessible and organized, • Dress appropriately and arrive on time for work with ample time to prepare for session, • Complete all tasks assigned that are associated with the completion of a session, • Receive 1:1 and group supervision from supervisors through direct observation, • Attend team meetings and scheduled trainings, • Communicate self in a professional and positive manner with coworkers and parents, • Respond to all internal communication (e-mail, phone call, etc.) within 24 hours, • Practice universal precaution to protect against the transmission of communicable diseases, • Maintain appropriate level of communication with parents about all aspects of therapy, • Deliver instruction following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training sessions and based on feedback given from supervisory staff, • Collect, record, and analyze data accurately following Gateway Pediatric Therapy’s procedures, • Respond to client’s behavior following procedures learned from initial and ongoing training session and based on feedback given by supervisory staff, • Complete necessary training and demonstrate accurate implementation and reporting on client specific plans, such as behavior plans and client-specific emergency procedures as outlined within internal documentation and/or the IPOS/behavioral plan of care, • Perform and maintain certification in basic first aid procedures, • Complete and submit all progress notes by the completion of the scheduled therapy session, • Identify when interventions are needed for specific clients and programs and communicate in a timely manner to monitoring BCBA or supervisor, • Implement Crisis Prevention Institute procedures as required when presented with maladaptive or undesired behaviors, • Reports directly to the monitoring BCBA for client needs and implementation of programs. Reports directly to Clinical Managers for administrative needs or issues, • Maintain client privacy in accordance with all HIPAA regulations and with Gateway policies and procedures manual Qualifications • Must be able to communicate expressively and receptively both verbally and in writing, • Must be able to sit in a child size chair or on the floor; switch from standing to sitting quickly; walk, jog, or run quickly in the event of client elopement; assume and maintain a variety of postures including but not limited to, standing, sitting, kneeling, or squatting, • This position requires the following physical activities: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, visual acuity, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs, • Must be 18 years if age or older, • Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED, • Must have a valid Driver License and reliable vehicle
