Job Descriptions
Behavior Technician
Behavior Technicians work with individuals with autism spectrum disorders or other special needs, providing one-on-one behavior treatment in various settings, such as home, school, community, or clinic. They apply the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA), including reinforcement and prompting, to teach adaptive behaviors in areas like language, socialization, play, self-help, and motor skills.
In addition, Behavior Technicians implement behavior modification techniques, such as Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors (DRA), to reduce problem behaviors. They may also train clients’ parents and caregivers on how to effectively implement behavior intervention plans.
Behavior Technicians track detailed data on skills and behaviors targeted during sessions and communicate regularly with their manager or supervisor regarding the client’s treatment program. Attendance at team meetings is required to report progress, and additional job duties may be assigned.
This role may also be referred to as ABA Tutor, ABA Technician, ABA Therapist, Behavior Therapist, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), or Behavior Instructor.
Senior Behavior Technician
The Senior Behavior Technician provides one-on-one behavior intervention to clients with autism and other special needs, offering support in home, community, and/or school settings. In addition to fulfilling all responsibilities of a Behavior Technician, the Senior Behavior Technician takes on the role of on-site manager, ensuring the consistency of each client’s program. This includes reviewing data collected by behavior technicians and addressing any discrepancies.
The Senior Behavior Technician serves as a resource for behavior technicians, answering questions and offering guidance. They also respond to parent and teacher inquiries regarding therapy techniques and behavior interventions already in place.
Additionally, Senior Behavior Technicians train behavior technicians, parents, and school personnel in discrete trial therapy and behavior modification techniques, ensuring the effective implementation of treatment plans across settings.
Case Manager
Case Managers, under the guidance of behavior supervisors or clinical directors (BCBAs), are responsible for designing and overseeing applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment programs for clients with autism spectrum disorder or other special needs. They train behavior technicians and parents to effectively implement these programs.
Case Managers collaborate with a variety of professionals, such as teachers, occupational and physical behavior instructors, speech behavior instructors, school psychologists, and medical professionals, to create individualized behavior intervention plans tailored to each client’s specific needs. They conduct team meetings to answer questions from behavior technicians and parents regarding the client’s treatment plan.
In their on-site role, Case Managers observe, supervise, and provide feedback to behavior technicians across different settings (school, home, and community) to ensure treatment consistency and track client progress.
Case Managers also assess treatment needs, set detailed goals, and write progress reports to justify the need for services. They attend IEP, IFSP, and transition meetings with families to present client performance levels and proposed goals.
Additionally, Case Managers provide consultation to parents and school personnel, either in person, via phone, or through video. They conduct annual performance evaluations of behavior technicians and are involved in recruiting, interviewing, and training new behavior technicians. They also mediate issues between behavior technicians and clients’ families and participate in decisions related to discipline or termination when necessary. Other duties may be assigned as required.