Behavior Technician: Data-Driven ABA Support & Impact

Ability-Builders-Consulting-Co.; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ABA Support Services in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician/Direct Therapist to organize data collection, assist with assessments, and support program implementation across sessions.

The role includes creating charts, preparing materials, and participating in staff and parent training while supervising in the lead therapist's absence. A background in working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college credits desirable.
• 60 college credits; Bachelors/Master in psychology or related field desirable.
• Experience with autism/behavioral services preferred.
• CPR/seizure training, child abuse reporting, crisis management training; RBT process within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record data based on observable client behavior.
• Assist lead therapist in maintaining up-to-date graphs, summarizing and calculating data.
• Write progress notes, program updates, create session materials and stimuli, maintain program books.
• Actively participate in baseline, treatment, parent training, and generalization sessions.
• Assist with session setup and cleanup (room, equipment, materials).
• Assist with protocol dissemination, reviews, and staff/parent training.
• Utilize safe handling and guidance procedures when transporting or working with clients.
• Provide direct client care following prescribed protocols; one-to-one or group.
• Shadow/co-treat/treat 2-4 contact hours per week.
• Report parent concerns to the lead therapist.
• Report suspected child abuse within 24 hours.

Skills

Interpersonal

Organizational

Teamwork

Motivation

Independence

Patience

Flexibility

Learning mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

60 College credits / Bachelor's or Master in related field desirable

Job description

ABA Support Services in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician/Direct Therapist to organize data collection, assist with assessments, and support program implementation across sessions.

The role includes creating charts, preparing materials, and participating in staff and parent training while supervising in the lead therapist's absence. A background in working with children with developmental disabilities is preferred.