Position Description:

Individual Intensive Support - Autism Technician is an equipped individual who can provide ABA services while practicing under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCBA), or Certified Autism Specialist (CAS). This role will play an essential part in providing behavior intervention and skill acquisition plans that will help the learners to become more autonomous and independent.

Credential and Experience Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pass pre-employment background checks.
• Certification in the State of Kansas to provide this service is required.
• Experience working with behaviorally challenged children or adults
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Obtain Certification for Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) training. MOAB is an in-depth training program that teaches individuals how to recognize, reduce, and manage violent and aggressive behavior. Training provided.

• MOAB training requires controlled movements, body positioning, and the ability to perform physical holds and restraint techniques.
• The focus of MOAB training is to use techniques that can be effectively applied by employees of varying physical capabilities while minimizing potential harm to both the individual being restrained and the trained themselves.
• First Aid CPR Certification.
• Complete required 33 hours of training in ABA practice to become certified as an IIS/RBT
• Complete additional training as assigned by Department Director.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Required to follow dress code policies of any alternative work locations, including but not limited to schools, other community partners, etc.
• Application of Behavior Plans: BTs work directly with learners diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which include precisely following the behavior intervention plans (BIP) set forth by the BCBA. Numerous evidence-based strategies are incorporated in these plans to teach skills acquisition while also decreasing disruptive behavior.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Data collection that is both reliable and valid is imperative for this position. BT will methodically gather data and evaluate the information to examine progress being made and make informed findings regarding how efficient the intervention is.
• Collaboration with Supervisors: The BT will maintain continuous collaboration with supervisors regarding their learners. This includes updates on a learner’s progress, any identified challenges, and receiving rolling supervision to guarantee high-quality services.
• Required to meet department productivity standards and Documentation Standards.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry 5-15 pounds occasionally.
• Be able to get on the floor and rise without assistance.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Ability to move freely in the community and in a wide variety of circumstances. Special accommodation that can successfully assist an incumbent will be provided.

Crawford County Mental Health Center (CCMHC) is an Equal Opportunity

Employer

CCMHC provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At-Will Employment

I understand that I am an employee at-will and that neither this document nor any other document, writing, or manual creates, or is intended to create, a contract of employment between myself and Crawford County Mental Health Center. Crawford County Mental Health Center is an employment-at-will agency. This means an employee has the ability to quit employment for any or no reason, and an employer may terminate employment for no reason or for any non-discriminatory and/or non-retaliatory reason.