Behavior Technician (Grand Rapids-Michigan Street)

Job Description

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