Behavior Health Technician / BHT

THE GREGORY CENTER FOR APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS; Hamlin (PA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gregory Center for Applied Behavior Analysis seeks a passionate Behavior Health Technician (BHT) in Hamlin, PA. As a BHT, you will provide quality ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental challenges. Join a supportive, family-oriented team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunity for Registered Behavior Technician Certification

Employee Incentives and Bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children preferred; special needs experience is a plus.
• Must possess strong communication skills and ability to work in dynamic environments.
• Willingness to learn and implement ABA techniques in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized ABA therapy to children, addressing communication and social skills.
• Work under guidance of a BCBA to implement treatment plans; track progress using data.
• Engage in hands-on activities with children to promote learning in a supportive environment.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in child or mental health related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $23.00/hr

Job Description

BEHAVIOR HEALTH TECHNICIAN - (BHT)

JOIN OUR FAMILY!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families?

Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn and thrive?

We are looking for caring, motivated and reliable individuals to join our family and become a valuable part of our team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT). Our ideal applicants will have a heart full of compassion, patience and dedication.

At The Gregory Center for Applied Behavior Analysis, we believe that every moment matters. As a BHT, you'll provide quality, intensive ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges/disorders. Your role will involve working one-on-one with children, hands- on in a supportive and collaborative environment that feels more like family than a workplace.

WHY JOIN US?

We Are More Than a Team, We Are a FAMILY! When You Join Us, You Become Part Of a Mission-driven Organization Dedicated To

• EMPOWERING CHILDREN: Helping them overcome challenges and unlock their potential
• SUPPORTING FAMILIES: Providing hope and guidance to those who need it most
  
  

What You Bring

We're looking for applicants with a genuine love for working with children and a passion for helping others.

Join Our Mission

Every child has untapped potential. Every family deserves hope. Together, we can create brighter futures.

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and grow alongside a passionate, mission driven team, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

LET'S CHANGE LIVES, ONE CHILD AT A TIME!

Call To Action

• This job description emphasizes our search for individuals who possess sincerity, compassion, and true desire to create meaningful outcomes for children and families in our community.
  
  

Investing In You

WE VALUE YOUR GROWTH AT OUR COMPANY:

• 2 weeks of mandatory extensive ON-THE-JOB PAID training
• Monday - Friday from 9 am - 3 pm and you are welcomed to stay later to learn more with our evening clients.
• Train with seasoned staff trainers who will explain what they are doing and why
• 1:1 trainings with our BCBA(s)
• Videos with review / Q & A with our BCBA(s)
• Pre / Post Test
• 40 hours of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training online, which will be provided to you and to be completed along with clinic training hours (REQUIRED for our BHT position)
• Opportunities to earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification. Must schedule exam at a Pearson VUE testing center, which is paid for by the company UPON PASSING (Reimbursed for out of pocket expense for exam) and will be compensated an additional $1.00 more per hour with RBT certification
  
  

Responsibilities & What You Will Be Doing

As a Behavior Health Technician (BHT), you will:

• Build a meaningful, trusting connections with children and their families
• Deliver individualized ABA therapy, helping children develop communication, social skills and daily living skills
• Use positive reinforcement and no restraints to teach and encourage desired behaviors
• Work directly under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement personalized treatment plans
• Be hands-on actively engaging with children in play, structured learning activities, and skill building exercises
• Record and track progress with data collection, celebrating every milestone, no matter how small
• Collaborate with families and team members to always provide consistent, compassionate care
• Have reliable transportation and be able to travel to multiple work sites (clinic, schools or at their homes) for our clients
• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living & toileting
• Constructive Feedback to help you achieve your best potential to make a positive difference in the children's lives
• Able to lift 50 lbs and easily move from sitting and kneeling to standing position
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience working with children (experience with special needs is a bonus, but not required).
• Special education, Autism experience, Applied Behavior Analysis (and/or any other related fields is a bonus, but not required).
• Compassionate, empathetic, nurturing, patient and caring demeanor.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to help build rapport with clients and co-workers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with on-the-job paid training provided (all details pertaining to our on-the-job paid training is listed above).
• The flexibility to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.
• REQUIRED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA (with no previous experience and the willingness to learn new skills) and/or a Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in any child or mental health related field is a plus
• A commitment to learning and implementing evidence-based ABA techniques
• Our clinics are located in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wayne County PA, USA
  
  

Benefits

Full Time Employees ( Minimum of 30 hours per week requirement) are eligible for all benefits listed below which are available after 60 days starting from the 1st day of paid training once hired. We also hire Part Time Employees (Minimum of 18 hours per week) when needed and PAID and/or UNPAID FOR-CREDIT INTERNSHIPS for college students.

• Optional: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (Individual & Family) with 50% paid by employer
• Optional: Retirement Savings Plan / Simple IRA with partial employer match up to a 3% percentage
• Optional: Whole-Life Insurance Plan offered at a group discounted premium rate
• Paid Maternity Leave for 8 weeks after 6 consecutive months of employment with our company
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks (8 hours can be rolled to following calendar year)
• Sick Time: 1 week
• Mileage Reimbursement for travel between clients / Long distance travel reimbursement over 30 miles to locations other than the clinics
• REQUIRED / Driver's License & Transportation
• PAID HOLIDAYS (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day) as long as they fall on a regular scheduled workday (Monday - Friday)
• Dayshift Hours / Monday - Friday with 1-2 after school hours until 6:30 pm (Monday - Thursday) / NO WEEKENDS / ALL YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT (fun-filled indoor/outdoor clinic sessions and/or attend summer camp with clients)
• Evaluations for merit based raises after the first 6 months, then annually thereafter
• Opportunity to obtain Registered Behavior Technician Certification (Optional)
• Partnered with a few online schools that offer tuition reduction for continued education
• Opportunities for career advancement & growth with and without continued education
• BCBA supervision
• Support and guidance with pursuit of continuing education to become a BCBA (including paid on the job supervision at no cost to you)
• Employee Incentives / Semi-annual company Outings & Events / Employee of the Month Cash Bonuses / Employee Referral Bonuses
  
  

PAY: $18.50 - $23.00 Per Hour

EXPECTED HOURS: No less than 30 per week

SCHEDULE: MONDAY - FRIDAY / 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Approximately)

MONDAY - THURSDAY ONLY: (You can work more days if desired for additional hours)

1 - 2 REQUIRED DAYS UNTIL 6:30 PM FOR OUR EVENING SOCIAL GROUPS with Clients:

Structured Social Skills based on curriculum-supported lessons that focus on: Life Skills / Conversation Skills / Turn Taking & Emotional Regulation Skills

ABILITY TO COMMUTE!

LOCATIONS: HAMLIN CLINIC / SCHOOL / HOME SETTINGS

REQUIRED WORK: IN PERSON

WORK WITH A TEAM OF ETHICAL PROFESSIONALS IN A FAMILY-OWNED, FEMALE-LED SUPPORTIVE COMPANY!

About The Gregory Center For Applied Behavior Analysis

The Gregory Center for Applied Behavior Analysis provides quality ABA services to individuals with developmental delays and behavior challenges.

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