Pediatric Behavior Technician I – AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits and PTO available day 1
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Providing faith-based, whole person care to Kansas City since 1962

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: 36 hours a week

Shift:  Monday – Thursday, 7:30am – 4:30pm

Location:

B.E. Smith Family Center - Britian Development Center

7415 Grandview St, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

Britain Development is an early intervention program for children from birth through six years of age with special needs.  The Pathways Program is an early intervention program within Britain Development that is specifically designed to serve the needs of young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The Pedicatic Behavior Technician, under the supervision of the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), is responsible for conducting individual and group treatment to assist children to develop maximum cognitive, social, self-help, communication and motor skills.  The Pediatric Behavior Technician will assist the BCBA, teachers and therapists in a variety of settings and work closely with parents and other professional staff.  The Technician supports the Center and staff by helping to maintain a clean and hygienic environment and maintaining organization in the Pathways classroom and other areas. Assisting the BCBA with organization of data and individual children’s programs is also a daily requirement.

The Pediatric Behavior Technician demonstrates leadership/management skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth. The Pediatric Behavior Technician serves as a role model for the mission, vision and values of AdventHealth Shawnee Mission. 

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·       Provide direct therapy under the supervision of the BCBA to assist children to develop maximum cognitive, language, self-help, social, and motor skills.

·       Collaborate with other team members including physical, occupational, speech-language and music therapists as well as early childhood special educators and BCBA.

·       Collaborate with leadership team and social worker on individual child and family needs and accessing community resources

·       Train and educate students, interns, volunteers, and patient’s family members.

·       Support the Britain Development staff by helping to maintain a clean and hygienic environment.

·       Maintains organization in the Pathways classroom and other areas.

·       Assists the BCBA with organization of data and individual children’s programs on a daily basis.

·       Maintains a professional team relationship with co-workers by being considerate of workloads, assisting with duties, and being supportive toward their continued growth.

·       Communicates honestly and confronts issues and problems in a private setting.

·       Respects each discipline’s expertise and knowledge; doesn’t question someone’s expertise in front of the patient/family.

·       Punctual with returning phone calls and emails, and for scheduled work hours, meetings, and patient treatment.