Behavior Technician

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibility of our Behavior Technician (BT) is to bring joyful learning opportunities to Ascendigo’s clients to achieve their goals and see their best selves. BTs may choose to become certified as registered behavior technicians (RBTS). BT may work across adult and child populations with neurodivergent learners across the clinic, community, outdoor, and home settings. Behavior technicians will be provided with internal training to further support their growth and expertise in the field.

TASKS:

• Work with other members of the Life Enrichment and Outreach teams (including but not limited to Residential, ACE, resident families, clinical or behavioral consultants, therapists, other staff, friends, and community partners) to coordinate care, facilitate care transitions, and implement goals and objectives.


• Build reciprocal relationships with learners through mutual respect, play, activities, and learning opportunities. Implement individualized behavior plans and programs for clients, through the implementation of Treatment Plans under supervisor of our Board-Certified Behavior Analysts to treat challenging behavior (such as aggression, self-injury, and property destruction). 


• Collect daily data and notes on learner behavior, learning, progress, and activities. Opportunity to complete a 40-hour course to obtain Registered Behavior Technician status, if needed, provided by Ascendigo (full time, year-round staff only).


• Help clients achieve any educational goals in plan i.e.: typing, reading, writing, coding, etc. 


• Support and accompany clients in recreational outings weekly i.e.: skiing, wake boarding, rafting, hiking, paddle boarding, etc. 


• Support client(s) in workplace settings, collaborate with workplace staff and finish any job duties client is not able to do.


• Provide onsite instruction and offsite training for all work-related skills needed for independent employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of the field of autism.


• Understanding and ability to learn behavioral approaches as practiced by Ascendigo, including the ability to allay maladaptive behaviors while remaining calm and maintaining composure.


• Knowledge of healthy nutrition and basic cooking skills.


• Basic knowledge of physical fitness and exercise regimens and willingness to engage in physical activities including outdoor activities with residents.


• Possess effective skills in active listening, coaching, and communication.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and extended hours for meetings and events may be required.

IN ADDITION:

• Must be 21 or over and have legal working status


• Valid driver’s license with no major violations in the past 5 years


• Clean background check with no felonies or flags


• High school diploma required


• Flexibility to travel for occasional professional development and resident activities 


• Personal smartphone with texting capacity

DESTINATION ASCENDIGO: Ascendigo’s mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations. We apply this mission to both the people we serve and the people we work with.

Ascendigo is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children and adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through therapeutic recreation, employment, community integration, education, and an array of behavioral health services. We are head-quartered in Carbondale, CO.

The ASCENDIGO PROMISE to our employees is to provide meaning and purpose in the work we do. We support high performance through thoughtful onboarding and training and acting with integrity. We offer 360° compensation with a path to financial security, personal well-being and fulfillment, and housing assistance.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: should be committed and passionate about the Ascendigo mission of holistic, active, community-based, independent, and person-centered life. Belief in the dignity and potential of our clients. Ascendigo is committed to a culture of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

·        R-Recognize the inherent worth of your coworkers.

·        E- Eliminate derogatory words and phrases.

·        S- Speak with people- not at them- or about them.

·        P-Protect the culture of your organization- report and support!

·        E- Empathize- consider what it is like in others’ situations.

·        C-Consider your impact on others before speaking and apologize when you make a mistake.

·        T- Treat everyone with integrity, dignity, and respect.