About Pillar 5:
Becoming a part of Pillar 5 is more than just securing a job; it's a first step toward a rewarding career in Humboldt County's behavioral health field. Your work as a Senior Behavior Technician is crucial because it shapes Pillar 5's foundation and future. You're joining a company that values learning, creativity, and taking the initiative to provide unparalleled value to the community—you're not just filling a job.
Your enthusiasm for helping people with developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) converges with chances to shape Pillar 5's identity from the beginning. You will play a key role in directing our services, developing our staff, and setting our overall course. Your efforts will be recognized at Pillar 5 by the community's trust and the quality symbol our logo stands for.
Think about the importance of your position: Do you want to be just another SBT or an important participant in Pillar 5, directing its course, forming its culture, and reinventing behavior health care in Humboldt County? Pillar 5 provides you with the platform to drive creativity, effect long-term change, and lead change. We are dedicated to helping you improve professionally by providing chances for leadership in industry-driven opportunities, ongoing education, and career advancement possibilities. Come along to help us pave a unique route and lead the way in our community's progression of behavioral health. Together, let's leave a lasting legacy of greatness in Humboldt County.
Position Summary:
As an SBT at Pillar 5, you will significantly impact individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disabilities, under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Your core responsibilities include direct client treatment in both individual and group settings, where you will design and implement behavior modification interventions to foster social significant behaviors. You will assess clients' behavioral functions and design and implement instructional and environmental strategies to encourage skill acquisition and reduce undesired behaviors. Adhering to the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles and BACB ethical guidelines, you will conduct behavioral assessments, analyze data, develop treatment strategies, and oversee their implementation. Your active role encompasses various settings, including homes, schools, communities, and the center aiming to enhance communication and social skills while improving the clients' quality of life through evidence-based practices.
Essential Job Duties:
- Skill in preparing and conducting data collection using continuous and discontinuous measurement techniques, such as frequency, duration, partial and whole interval, and momentary time sampling.
- Skill in utilizing permanent product recording methods and accurately entering data and updating graphs.
- Skill in describing behavior and the environment in observable and measurable terms.
- Skill in conducting preference assessments and executing individualized assessment processes, including curriculum-based, developmental, and social skills assessments.
- Skill in conducting comprehensive, developmentally appropriate functional assessments, identifying strengths and challenges across various domains, utilizing a variety of methods and sources including direct observation, interviews, and behavior scales.
- Skill in supporting functional assessment procedures.
- Capacity to develop and execute individualized treatment plans based on assessment data, incorporating behavioral interventions, cognitive-behavioral strategies, language training, and social skills development to address identified needs.
- Capacity to identify the key elements of a written skill acquisition plan and prepare for sessions as outlined in the plan.
- Skill in applying reinforcement strategies effectively and implementing teaching strategies like discrete-trial training, naturalistic teaching, and task-analyzed chaining procedures.
- Skill in determining the critical components of a written behavior reduction plan and understanding the common functions of behavior.
- Skill in implementing behavior modification interventions, focusing on antecedents, including motivating operations and discriminative stimuli, and employing differential reinforcement and extinction procedures.
- Capacity to adhere to protocol for crisis and emergency situations effectively.
- Capacity to communicate consistently and promptly with supervisors through text messages, communication systems, and email correspondence, ensuring all communications are timely and professional.
- Skill to produce precise and accurate session notes for service verification, maintaining high standards of detail and accuracy.
- Capacity to report client variables promptly, including behavior changes, progress, and incidents, while efficiently managing data protocols such as data entry, data analysis, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Capacity to thoroughly understand and describe the BACB’s RBT supervision requirements and the role of RBTs in the service-delivery system.
- Skill in maintaining professional boundaries, upholding client dignity, and integrating constructive feedback for continuous learning and skill enhancement.
- Capacity to further develop and train behavior technicians and peer Senior Behavior Technicians, demonstrating leadership in mentoring, supervising, and providing clinical guidance.
- Skill in coordinating care with other professionals and stakeholders, ensuring a holistic approach to treatment that aligns with the client’s developmental needs and family priorities.
- Skill in demonstrating empathy and compassion towards clients and colleagues.
- Skill in time management and organizational tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and task prioritization.
- Capacity to prepare and manage client materials, coordinating with treatment teams as needed.
- Skill in collaborating with clients, their families, outside professionals, and the treatment team for integrated care.
- Capacity to actively participate in team meetings and professional development opportunities.
- Capacity to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly work and treatment environment.
- Capacity to maintain strict client confidentiality, comply with HIPAA regulations, and uphold the ethical principles outlined by the BACB’s Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts is essential.
Additional Job Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, assume and maintain a variety of postures (i.e., sitting on knees, crawling).
- Ability to access reliable technology and an internet connection for remote training, required documentation submissions, and communication.
- Ability to perform specific computer and electronic device functions for data collection along with knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Must have reliable transportation, vehicle insurance, and a valid California Driver's License.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance (if applicable).
- Paid holidays.
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities, including continuing education, support for licensing and certification, in-house training, career advancement, and paid time off for professional growth activities.
Pillar 5’s Commitment:
Pillar 5 is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. We strongly encourage applications from minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. For detailed information about your rights under the law, please visit the EEOC website to view the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster. Please email info@pillar5.co should you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- Clinic
- In-home
- Office
- School
Application Question(s):
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Willow Creek/Hoopa area?
Education:
Experience:
- designing and/or implementing behavior modification: 2 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- RBT Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Willow Creek, CA 95573 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person