Behaviour Technician

Company Overview

The Mind Bridge Learning Center LLC is a multidisciplinary support center in Ghana that works with children and families across West Africa. Its approach brings together behavior analysis, counseling-informed methods, and Montessori-aligned practices to deliver individualized, ethical, and practical support. The center is focused on improving independence, adaptive functioning, and meaningful participation at home, in school, and within the community, with an emphasis on measurable improvements in quality of life. It also places strong value on caregiver training, collaboration with stakeholders, and continuous professional growth to build stronger support networks around each child. The organization’s mission is to develop culturally responsive and sustainable support models for neurodivergent individuals in the West African context.

Role Summary

This is a full-time, on-site Behaviour Technician position based in Accra. The role involves working directly with neurodivergent children and young people under the guidance of clinical or senior team members. You will carry out individualized behavior intervention plans, track progress through data collection, and apply evidence-based methods to build communication, social, academic, and daily living skills across home, school, and center-based environments. The position also requires preparing session materials, following safety and safeguarding procedures, documenting sessions accurately, and partnering with families, educators, and other professionals. Ongoing supervision, learning, and skill development are part of the role to ensure ethical, high-quality practice aligned with the center’s values.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized behavior support plans as directed by clinical or senior staff.
• Use behavior analysis principles and supervisor guidance to support learning and positive behavior change.
• Teach communication, social, academic, and daily living skills through structured, play-based, and Montessori-informed activities.
• Observe sessions carefully, collect accurate data, and record progress, goals, and behavior patterns.
• Prepare materials and resources needed for sessions in advance.
• Maintain strict safety, safeguarding, confidentiality, and ethical practice standards.
• Document sessions clearly and submit records in a timely manner.
• Work alongside families, educators, and multidisciplinary professionals to support consistency across settings.
• Model intervention strategies for caregivers and support their understanding and implementation.
• Participate actively in team meetings, case discussions, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
• Adapt comfortably to work settings that may include home, school, center, and community environments.

Requirements

• Practical skill in behavior support, including implementing intervention plans and following data-led direction from supervisors.
• Ability to teach and reinforce communication, social, and daily living skills using structured and play-based approaches.
• Strong observation, data recording, and session documentation abilities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with children, caregivers, teachers, and team members.
• Patience, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a professional attitude when supporting neurodivergent learners and families.
• Ability to follow protocols, protect confidentiality, and uphold ethical and safeguarding standards.
• Flexibility to work across different environments and adapt to changing routines and schedules.
• Minimum education of a high school diploma.
• Preferred background: diploma or degree in psychology, education, social sciences, special education, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience supporting children or neurodivergent individuals such as those with autism, ADHD, or learning differences is highly desirable.
• Willingness to take part in ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.

Additional Information

The role is aligned with the center’s commitment to culturally responsive, ethical, person-centered support. Candidates should be open to continued learning and professional growth, and comfortable working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.