Autism Behavior Technician – Entry Level

Ability-Builders-Consulting-Co.; Middle Paxton Township (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ABA Support Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician/Direct Therapist in Pennsylvania to organize and maintain data collection and analysis systems for programs, assist with behavioral assessments, and support clinical activities and staff/parent training.

The role includes assuming lead therapist duties during temporary absences and providing one-on-one or group services according to prescribed behavioral programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical/home/school settings is highly desirable.
• Experience with autism and behavioral protocols.
• Maintaining up-to-date training status in CPR, seizure training, child abuse reporting, and crisis management.

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.
• Support baseline, treatment, parent training, and generalization sessions.
• Prepare and clean up session-related activities (room, equipment).
• Assist with protocol dissemination and staff/parent training.
• Ensure safe handling and transport of clients per procedures.
• Provide direct client care following behavioral protocols; one-on-one or group settings.
• Shadow/co-treat/treat 2–4 hours per week.
• Report parent concerns to the lead therapist.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Job description

ABA Support Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician/Direct Therapist in Pennsylvania to organize and maintain data collection and analysis systems for programs, assist with behavioral assessments, and support clinical activities and staff/parent training.

The role includes assuming lead therapist duties during temporary absences and providing one-on-one or group services according to prescribed behavioral programs.