Job Purpose

This position provides direct instruction to adults with autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders within center and community-based settings using the principles of applied behavior analysis. The Club & Hub Behavior Technician will work with other staff to teach group activities, lead community-based activities, collect data, and prepare learning materials and curriculum as requested by the Club & Hub Program Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation/Materials 

• Ensures that adult participants’ arrival and departure times are documented correctly when they start, end, or change services
• Sets up materials and learning environments for adult participant(s) success
• Assists in creating, organizing, and maintaining group activities, clubs, and other necessary materials

Teaching

• Ensures that each adult participant is actively engaged and making progress towards their individualized program goals and objectives
• Runs group activities and clubs independently or in collaboration with other staff members
• Provides supports as outlined in the individual’s Individualized Services Plan 
• Uses evidence-based instructional techniques during program implementation
• Takes advantage of natural teaching opportunities
• Implements behavior support plans (BSP) accurately
• Implements additional instructional protocols accurately (e.g., meal preparation, toileting, etc.)

Community-Based Instruction 

• Safely transports adult participants to community settings as requested/required
• Ensures that programs are implemented accurately and efficiently while in public
• Takes advantage of natural teaching opportunities in public
• Interacts appropriately and respectfully with other community members
• Assists adult participants in managing valuables including money and personal belongings
• Leaves and arrives on time for community-based activities

Communication

• Documents adult learner progress with daily progress notes
• Participates in team meetings, case reviews, and all staff meetings as requested
• Coordinates and collaborates with other members of each participant’s multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Communicates with Club & Hub Program Supervisor about programs requiring troubleshooting 
• Reports supply needs and inventory status to the Club & Hub Program Supervisor in a timely manner (e.g., reinforcer supplies, program supplies, van maintenance/gasoline, etc.)

Data Collection and Analysis 

• Collects data accurately
• Maintains accurate graphs in digital format 
• Updates all program information in data sheets or via electronic data collection in a timely manner (e.g., within 1 business day)
• Takes initiative to problem solve group or individual programming needs
• Communicates any remarkable trends in behavior that might need programming or intervention to Club & Hub Program Supervisor

Professionalism 

• Arrives on time for work
• Shows flexibility to change
• Has a positive attitude towards adult participants and staff
• Adheres to safety protocols
• Makes prudent use of General Leave time
• Assists with special projects and assignments as requested
• Takes on additional responsibilities when work is complete
• Assists in keeping common spaces clean and organized
• Accepts feedback and constructive criticism
• Adheres to the mission, vision, and values of VIA

Emerging Responsibilities:

Club & Hub Behavior Technicians may assume the following responsibilities as assigned by the Club & Hub Program Supervisor as part of their professional development:

• Analyze and summarize adult performance data
• Assist with assessments and adult program development
• Design and prepare future group activities, clubs, or community-based activities 

Position Type

This is a part-time position. This position involves participation in community-based instruction and working with adult participants who have the potential to exhibit disruptive and/or aggressive behavior.

• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in the application of applied behavior analysis (ABA) or experience working with individuals who have autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders is preferred
• Valid driver’s license required