Friends of Children with Special Needs·Fremont, California
Provide training, supervision, and behavior intervention for adults with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral needs. Implement individualized behavior plans and assist participants with daily living skills and community integration.
Direct Support Instructor (Behavior Technician) Location: Fremont, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $24 - $27 / hourly (depending on experience) Working Schedule: Mondays - Fridays (8:45 AM - 2:45 PM)
Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a Bay Area non-profit organization founded in 1996 and focused on helping individuals with special needs and their families find love, hope, respect, and support through integrated community involvement. Our FCSN Adult Day Program is seeking an energetic, patient, detail-oriented, and reliable Direct Support Instructor (Behavior Technician). The position is responsible for providing training and supervision to adults with developmental challenges.
Under the supervision of Program Coordinator and the clinical guidance of the Behavior Consultant, the L.E.A.D. Adult Training Program Instructor provides support and behavior intervention implementation, intensive supervision, personal care, skill-building instruction, and community-based training for adults with complex behavioral needs and developmental disabilities.
The instructor utilizes proactive behavior support strategies, active de-escalation techniques, and functional communication training while collecting accurate behavioral data to support clinical oversight. The instructor maintains a structured, predictable, and person-centered environment that promotes participant safety, reduces challenging behaviors, and fosters independence, community integration, and daily living skills.
1. Behavioral Intervention & Crisis Management Provide close supervision, assistance and engagement to ensure participants’ safety, well-being and needs are met. Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). Utilize positive behavioral practices, proactive intervention, and antecedent strategies to prevent behavioral escalation. Recognize, assess, and use crisis interventions to manage challenging behaviors (e.g., physical aggression, self-injurious behavior, elopement, and property damage).
2. Documentation Document participants’ daily progress, behaviors, participation, activities, general well-being, objective tracking and incidents. Complete semi-annual and annual ISP reports in a timely manner for assigned clients Collect continuous, objective behavior data throughout the program day. Promptly report Special Incidents (SIRs) and behavioral milestones to the Program Coordinator.
4. Community Integration & Transport Drive and transport participants safely within the local community using personal or agency vehicles. Assist participants in exploring community resources, planning and attending community outings. Escort and closely monitor participants on community outings, prioritizing public safety and behavioral stability.
5. Collaboration & Communication Communicate effectively and proactively with the supervisor with regard to participants’ issues Be a team player, support coworkers and promote team morale Attend staff meetings and training
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A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Behavior Analysis, or Special Education is highly preferred. 2.
MUST complete and pass online RBT courses. Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) status is a strong plus. 3.
Must pass DOJ fingerprint-based background clearance prior to onboarding Must pass a health screening and TB test prior to onboarding Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record Obtain valid CPR and First Aid Certificate within one month of employment (employer-covered)
Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision) Life/AD&D Insurance Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for Wellness & Fitness Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Sick Leave (PSL) 401(k) & company matching Holiday Paid Days Sign-on Bonus Referral Bonus Program
Market context
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