Certified Behavior Technician

Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Yakima
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Join our team as a Certified Behavior Technician at Children's Village! Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of our members.

Children's Village in Yakima provides comprehensive care for children with special healthcare needs and their families. Our services include autism diagnostics, behavioral health, developmental screenings, pediatric dentistry, occupational and speech therapy, mental health counseling, early support for infants and toddlers, medical specialty clinics, and parent support programs. We focus on a family-centered approach to ensure individualized care for each child.

We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+ clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and " YVFWC - And then we grew " for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $21.92-$24.61/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
  
• 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
  
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
  
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
  
  What You'll Do:
  
  • Complete intake assessment, develop individualized program exemplars and participate in the collection of data for a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) under the supervision of a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA)/Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst (LABA).
    
  • Collect target behavior data and implement Behavior Reduction Protocols and alternative behavior programs based on the FBA.
    
  • Implement individualized programs to maintain and generalize acquired skills, provide appropriate interventions, and respond to aggressive and/or challenging behaviors.
    
  • Participate in meetings to develop cross-system planning and/or collaborate with treatment professionals.
    
  • Collaborate with other Certified Behavior Technicians to improve individual services.
    
  • Complete all required documentation for Behavioral Health Services (BHS) and/or funder.
    
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
    
  • Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
    
    Qualifications:
    
    • Associate Degree in any field required; Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Behavioral Analysis, Developmental Psychology, Special Education, or other relevant field preferred
      
    • Experience working with individuals with ASD and/or developmental disabilities preferred
      
    • Application for Certified Behavior Technician within one week of completing 40 hours of required supervision/training by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)/LBA.
      
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire.
      
    • Right Response certified within six months of hire.
      
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprints required can be obtained within 45 days of hire.
      
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 9
      
    • Ability to do data collection and graphing.
      
    • Ability to engage with parents and/or teachers to implement behavior intervention protocols under the supervision of a LBA.
      
    • Ability to effectively interact with a variety of patients, patients' families, and employees in a professional manner.
      
    • Knowledge of cultural differences and ability to work effectively with culturally diverse populations.
      
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
      
    • Advanced conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
      
    • Ability to manage stressful situations.
      
    • Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with discretion.
      
    • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
      
      Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
      
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