Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day
Position: Behavior Support Technician
Pay: $23.30/hr.
Location: Amherst, NY
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 37.5 hrs./week
The Summit Center is Western New York's leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If youre passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.
Why Work With Us?
- Fully paid school breaks (up to 8 weeks per year!)
- Up to 12 days of paid time off
- 14-16 paid holidays annually
- Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
- On-Site daycare available (some locations)
- Employee Assistance Program:
- Free mental health counseling
- Free childcare referrals
- Access to legal services
- Grief/eldercare support
- Financial consultation
Your Impact as a Behavior Support Technician
The Behavior Support Technician assists Behavior Support Consultants through classroom observations, data collection, staff training on behavior plans, and monitoring treatment integrity. This role may also assist with special projects, including administrative tasks and crisis intervention training. Additionally, the technician ensures that IFSP/IEP mandates are consistently implemented.
- Provide behavioral consultation to teams under the guidance of the Behavioral Support Consultants
- Provide crisis intervention for individuals and assist with classroom routines
- Collect, organize and maintain direct observational data
- Assist with training of staff in best-practice methods
- Complete or assist with the completion of reports
- Conduct all duties, responsibilities, and daily activities in accordance with current best practice and ethical guidelines
- Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in special education, psychology, or a related field preferred
- minimum of one year direct clinical or educational experience with children or adults with developmental disabilities, preferably in an educational setting.
- Must demonstrate knowledge and competencies in Applied Behavior Analysis including (but not limited to): understanding definitions and characteristics, legal and ethical standards, behavioral assessment, designing behavioral analytic programs, and evaluation progress.
At The Summit Center, you'll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.
Apply now to become a #DifferenceMaker!