ABA Behavior Therapist & Data-Driven Specialist

Ability Builders; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability Builders is urgently hiring a Behavioral Health Technician/Direct Therapist to organize data collection and support behavioral assessments and program implementation for children with developmental disabilities.

The role includes assisting with clinical activities, staff and parent training, and assuming lead therapist duties in their absence. A dynamic team environment requires flexibility and strong collaboration across settings.

Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral services for children with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data.
• Strong verbal and written communication, and ability to train staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record data based on observable client behavior.
• Assist lead therapist in maintaining up-to-date graphs and data summaries.
• Write progress notes, program updates, and create session materials.
• Participate in implementation of baseline, treatment, parent training, and generalization sessions.
• Assist with session setup and cleanup, including room prep and equipment.
• Support case-related duties such as protocol dissemination and staff training.
• Use safe handling and guidance procedures when transporting clients.
• Provide direct client care following behavioral protocols; may be one-on-one or in groups.
• Shadow or co-treat with lead therapist for 2–4 hours weekly.
• Report parent concerns and highlights to the lead therapist.
• Report suspected child abuse within 24 hours.

Skills

Autism experience

Data collection

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Training staff

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

60 college credits; Bachelor's or Master's in Psychology or related field

Job description

Ability Builders is urgently hiring a Behavioral Health Technician/Direct Therapist to organize data collection and support behavioral assessments and program implementation for children with developmental disabilities.

The role includes assisting with clinical activities, staff and parent training, and assuming lead therapist duties in their absence. A dynamic team environment requires flexibility and strong collaboration across settings.