Associate Behavior Technician

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_12871
Department	MMI Severe Behavior 50000703
Business Unit	Munroe-Meyer Institute
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary
Remote/Telecommuting	No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary	Provide direct, 1:1, assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention supports (e.g., behavioral therapy services) to children and adolescents diagnosed with severe behavioral disorders. This position will also assist with cleaning, organizing, and preparing case and department materials and systems. All behavioral therapy strategies and intervention components will occur through the implementation of a treatment plan that is prepared and directed by a BCBA or BCBA-D/Licensed Psychologist. *This position will regularly encounter potentially moderate- to high-risk care situations that could result in bodily harm to the employee. These situations may include, but are not limited to, providing behavioral therapy in situations where the patients display property destruction, emotional outbursts, verbal insults, and physical aggression. This position will receive specialized behavior management training.
Position Details	Additional Information
Posting Category	Healthcare
Working Title	Associate Behavior Technician
Job Title	Health Care Associate (Para)
Salary Grade	HC12H
Appointment Type	C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY
Salary Range	$17.404 - $26.106/hourly
Job Requisition Begin Date	02/21/2024
Application Review Date	02/29/2024
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	High School education or equivalent
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	NA
Required Experience	No Experience
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	NA
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?	NA
Required Computer Applications:	Not Applicable
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	1. Ability to positively interact with children. 2. Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form. 3. Ability to remain calm and patient during challenging situations. 4. Must be able to adhere to the principles and mission of the institute. 5. Professionally responds to positive and constructive feedback. 6. Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, patients, and caregivers
Preferred Education:	Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	NA
Preferred Experience:
Preferred License:	Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:	Must be able to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Computer Applications:	Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications:
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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EEO Statement

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Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience working with children?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have experience working with children, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No