Senior Behavior Technician
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- University of North Texas
- Location
- Denton
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Title: Senior Behavior Technician
Employee Classification: Sr Behavior Technician
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education
Department: UNT-Autism Center-132710
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: 1.000000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.Department Summary
The UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center (KFAC) conducts evidence-based direct services, research, and training to positively impact individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their families, and the community.
Position Overview
This is a senior-level Behavior Technician position requiring advanced training and experience providing direct and indirect services to clients with autism under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The Sr. Behavior Technician (SBT position is responsible for coordinating with the BCBA to conduct daily program maintenance activities, including data analyses of programming and assessments, implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction procedures, and documenting and reporting outcomes. SBTs will recommend specific courses of action to the Behavior Analyst and may independently conduct parent training/update meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree or graduate courses in special education, applied behavior analysis, child development/psychology or related major and a 2 years' of experience providing direct services for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Advanced understanding of autism spectrum disorder and evidence-based intervention and training practices.
- Demonstrated effectiveness working with individuals with ASD.
- Ability to serve as a leader or co-leader of a multi-disciplinary team in making decisions regarding client programming and assessment.
- Ability to be patient, flexible, versatile, and cope with stressful situations.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or graduate courses in special education, applied behavior analysis, child development/psychology or related major and a 2 years' experience providing direct services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Must be a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). RBT certification must be maintained.
Job Duties:
- Follows UNT and departmental policies and procedures, legal requirements, verbal/written directives, and Professional Codes of Ethics and Standards.
- Models core organizational beliefs, values, and expectations. Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, and special events as required.
- Oversees the staff scheduling for assigned program.
- Directly implements individualized skill-acquisition and behavior-reduction plans developed by the Behavior Analyst with accuracy and fidelity.
- Assists in the development and oversight of client Individual Treatment Plans under the supervision of the Behavior Analyst by conducting assessments, following KFAC clinical standards, and individualizing activities to client needs.
- Prepares client materials including the development of protocols and data sheets for skill acquisition programs and behavior reduction plans following evidence-based practices and BACB guidelines for ethical practice.
- Ensures accurate data collection and analysis by developing accurate, reliable data collection for progress monitoring and overseeing data collection and graphing of others.
- Prepares and delivers written and verbal summaries of client progress for parents and promotes family involvement in client programs through provision of parent training.
- Provides relevant, timely inputs to the Behavior Analyst including written and verbal reports of client progress and completion of administrative records.
- In collaboration with the Behavior Analyst, instructs and supervises full-time and part-time Behavior Technicians in the effective delivery of behavioral interventions through training, modeling, and feedback on instructional effectiveness and performance.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Organization
Working at University of North Texas
Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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