Behavior Technician

Acorn Health; Broomall (PA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement Plan

Life insurance options

RBT Training

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Acorn Health is seeking a Behavior Technician to join our team and provide high-quality, individualized ABA therapy to children with autism under the supervision of BCBA supervisors. You will deliver 1:1 treatment, collect data, and collaborate with families and the clinical team while growing professionally through ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Acorn Health emphasizes integrity, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth, offering benefits and support to help you learn

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience with children preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, teaching, or related field preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Background check must be passed
• Ability to collaborate on an interdisciplinary team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for helping others

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 direct ABA treatment to clients
• Work with supervising BCBA and team to ensure high-quality service
• Support parent and caregiver training as directed by BCBA
• Collect data and document client progress for treatment decisions
• Communicate with parents and supervisors to improve plans
• Provide services in center, home, school, or other locations as needed
• Schedule may require driving between clients
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of client records

Skills

Experience with children

ABA therapy

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Driver's license

Detail oriented

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, teaching, or related field

Job description

Acorn Health is an Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) treatment provider dedicated to providing the best quality care for our clients. We aim to continually establish best-in-class standards in integrity and quality for not only ourselves, but also in the field of ABA. We work courageously and with accountability to focus on the individuality of each child, collaborate with client families, and generate permanence in client outcomes. We strive to hire and to invest in our greatest asset - our employees, who are the heart of Acorn Health.

Acorn Health is a standard-setting family of ABA treatment providers. We believe the best employees want to work with companies who share their beliefs, and that is true for families who entrust us with children they love. Every day and every interaction, we strive to demonstrate our Five Core Values.

Acorn Health is looking for Behavior Technicians (BTs) to join our team! Come join a company focused on helping children with Autism live their most meaningful and functionally independent lives.

At Acorn Health we are driving autism therapy forward.

As a Behavior Technician, you will work directly with clients delivering high quality, intensive, ABA interventions under the supervision of the Behavior Analysts (BCBA) who develop each client’s treatment plan. While each of our centers is unique, we share important core values. We focus on high quality, ethical, individualized treatment. We believe in authenticity and create a place where everyone can show up as their true selves. Teamwork is of the essence and we all commit to working closely together to support each other and the clients we serve. We encourage professional growth and offer career development opportunities to all of our staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete training necessary to provide therapy (requirements vary by state)
• Deliver 1:1 direct ABA treatment to clients to increase skills, decrease problem behaviors and strengthen the behavioral supports in place
• Work closely with the supervising BCBA and other team members to ensure high quality service delivery
• Support parent and caregiver training as directed by the BCBA
• Collect data and document client records to monitor progress and to enable the best possible treatment decisions
• Communicate regularly with parents, supervisor(s), and others as necessary to inform and improve treatment plans
• Provide services to clients in center, home, school, or other location(s) as clinically indicated
• Schedule may include driving between clients

Starting Behavior Technicians at $21.50 / hour. Pay increase once certification is obtained.

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Other supplemental insurance options, such as life insurance
• Paid initial & continued RBT Training
• Continued professional development opportunities
• BACB fieldwork supervision at no cost to those pursuing coursework in ABA
• Tuition discounts from our University partners
• Opportunities for career advancement
• All benefits available to full-time staff. Some benefits also available to part-time staff

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience working with children highly preferred (caregiver, paraprofessional, daycare, etc)
• Obtained or pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, teaching, or related field preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Should enjoy working on an interdisciplinary team and collaborating with others
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for helping others
• Talent Code: ACHPA

Acorn Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship or immigration status, veteran status, genetic information, height, weight, hair or hairstyle, familial status, marital status, or any other protected status covered by applicable federal, state, or local law.