Additional Info
General Position Information
| Position Number: 00075303 | Working Title: Associate Behavior Technician |
| Department Name: MMI Severe Behavior UNMC | Reports To Title: Director of Severe Behavior |
| FLSA Designation:  | Union:  |
Position Description Details
Responsibilities and Duties
| RESPONSIBILITY | TIME SPENT PERCENTAGE | ESSENTIAL FUNCTION | TASKS |
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| Clinical Service | 60 | X |
- Implement a variety of evidence-based behavior therapy procedures to promote suppression of challenging behaviors and acquisition of appropriate alternative behaviors across multiple patients referred for assessment and treatment of severe destructive behaviors. (E)
- Assist with assessment procedures (e.g., functional behavior assessment, preference assessment, developmental assessment) across multiple patients referred for assessment and treatment of severe destructive behaviors. (E)
- Implement behavioral management strategies independently, and with a team, to de-escalate behavioral crisis situations across multiple patients referred for assessment and treatment of severe destructive behaviors. (E)
- Respond with composure to escalated behavioral crisis situations in order to communicate and intervene effectively with other team members and supervisors, especially in situations where a patient is directing physical aggression toward staff. (E)
- Assist with teaching and directing daily living skills (e.g., lunch, bathroom, hygiene) across multiple patients referred for assessment and treatment of severe destructive behaviors. (E)
- Other duties as assigned. (E)
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| Data Collection and Analysis | 20 | X |
- Prepare for data collection. (E)
- Report behavior and environment variables in observable and measurable terms to case manager and other staff. (E)
- Collect daily data on all behavior reduction and skill acquisition programs across multiple patients. (E)
- Assist in data collection for clinical evaluations supervised by case managers and faculty. (E)
- Other duties as assigned. (E)
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| Auxiliary Case Work | 10 | X |
- Gather session materials (e.g., discriminative stimuli, reinforcers, protective equipment, academic material). (D)
- Daily cleaning and organizational tasks that include, but is not limited to, sanitizing, cleaning, and organizing toys, materials, and clinic areas. (D)
- Other duties as assigned. (E)
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| Clinical Support | 5 | X |
- Read protocols related to behavior reduction and skill acquisition and review data sheets/data collection methods. (E)
- Assist in communicating important daily updates to stakeholders (e.g., family, caregivers, other professionals), and communicating information from stakeholders to case managers. (D)
- Assist with research activities (e.g., conducting sessions, collecting and compiling data, preparing materials). (D)
- Participate in case discussions regarding possible procedures and methods with treatment team. (E)
- Other duties as assigned. (E)
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| Staff Training and Supervision | 5 | X |
- Complete training modules and competency assessment to become credentialed as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). (E)
- Participate in on-going training and supervision to maintain competency as a Associate Behavior Technician. (E)
- Complete training to mastery criteria in the use of specialized data collection software (e.g., DataPal) and participate in on-going training and supervision to maintain competency with varying data collection protocols across multiple patients. (E)
- Complete advanced behavior management training and participate in on-going training and supervision to maintain competency on de-escalation and severe behavior management strategies. This training is also focused on remaining composed in order to make quick and effective decisions during escalated behavioral crises. (E)
- Assist with initial training of new Associate Behavior Technician staff. (D)
- Meet regularly with the treatment team (e.g., RBTs, BCBAs, case managers) and report variables that may affect patient or treatment procedures. (E)
- Other duties as assigned. (E)
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Zone Definition Factors
Contacts and Communications
| TYPE OF CONTACT | LEVEL OF CONTACT | FREQUENCY OF CONTACT | PURPOSE OF CONTACT |
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| Registered Behavior Technician, Senior Registered Behavior Technician | Within Department | Daily | Receive instruction and supervision |
| Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Senior Board Certified Behavior Analyst | Within Department | Daily | Receive instruction and supervision |
| Program Manager, Faculty | Within Department | Daily | Receive instruction and supervision |
| Caregivers/Parents/Legal Guardians | External to UNMC | Daily | Provide/Obtain Information and Training |
| Patient | External to UNMC | Daily | Individual Therapy |
| School Staff, Primary Care Provider, Other Care Providers | External to UNMC | As needed | Case Coordination and Training |
Supervision Received
The position works under general supervision, with assignments based on departmental goals. Employees are expected to manage routine duties and projects independently, with progress reviewed through regular meetings and periodic evaluations. |
Supervision Exercised
Does this position supervise?:
Type of Supervision Exercised:
No Supervision: This role does not have supervisory responsibilities but may work collaboratively with colleagues and offer informal guidance when appropriate. |
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Working Environment
Patient Care and Contact - Age Specific Competency
Check the appropriate box(es) that describes the Age Specific population(s) served within the scope of this position.
Toddler (1-3 years),Pre-School (3-6 years),School Age (6-12 years),Adolescence (12-18 years),Adult (18-65 years) |
Activity Frequency
| Sit: Frequently (34-66%) | Bending: Frequently (34-66%) |
| Stand: Frequently (34-66%) | Kneeling: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Walk: Frequently (34-66%) | Reaching: Frequently (34-66%) |
| Drive Motor Vehicle: Not Required | Crawling: Occasionally (1-33%) |
| Squatting: Frequently (34-66%) | Climbing: Occasionally (1-33%) |
If other, please explain:
Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity
| Lift: Frequently (34-66%)  61 - 74 lbs | Push: Frequently (34-66%)  61 - 74 lbs |
| Carry: Frequently (34-66%)  61 - 74 lbs | Pull: Frequently (34-66%)  61 - 74 lbs |
If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:
Exposure
| Animals (Category 1): NO | Moving Machinery: NO |
| Animals (Category 3): NO | Biohazardous Material: NO |
| Blood & Bloody Fluids: YES | Uncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO |
| Radiation/ Radioactive: NO | Noise: NO |
| Chemical Hazards: NO | Working from Heights: NO |
| Electrical Hazards: NO | Confined Space: NO |
| 3B or Class 4 Laser: NO | Dust and Dusty environments: NO |
| Hot Work: NO | |
If other exposure, please explain:
Use of Protective Equipment
| Hearing Protection: NO | Eye Protection: NO |
| Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NO | Protective Clothing: YES |
If other protection, please explain:
Non-Latex gloves, surgical mask, department specific protective equipment (e.g., padded helmet, shoulder pads, arm guards, bite-proof gloves) |
Use of Hands/ Wrists
| Keyboard: YES | Pipefitting: NO |
| Fine Manipulation: YES | Grasping: YES |
| Repetitive Motion: YES | |
If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:
Sensory
| Ability to Speak: YES | Depth Perception: YES |
| Hearing: YES | Distant Vision: YES |
| Sight: YES | Near Vision: YES |
| Color Vision: NO | Peripheral Vision: YES |
NIMS/ICS
Check the appropriate box(es) that describes the Age Specific population(s) served within the scope of this position.