Behavioral Health Technician - ABA

Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc; Ebensburg (Cambria County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Community Resource Program, Inc. seeks a Behavioral Health Technician to support children, youth, and young adults ages 3-21 in developing robust social and emotional skills.

The role will deliver individualized BHT services and collaborate with families to build resilience in varied settings. Responsibilities include home, community, and school-based interventions, with an emphasis on skills transfer to guardians, and a commitment to improving overall functioning and family

Qualifications

• Provision of behavioral health services: 2 years (required)
• Certification as a BCA, BA, or related credential(s) (preferred)
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities or behavior problems

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development of social competencies and emotional development for ages 3-21.
• Provide BHT services in home, community or school settings with an eco-systemic approach.
• Transfer skills and strategies learned back to parents or guardians

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Passion for working with children with

Reliable transportation

Experience with behavioral problems

Experience with developmental disabil.

Education

Certification as a BCA, BA, or

Certification as a RBT

Certification as a BCAT

Bachelor's Degree or 48 credit hours towards a Bachelor's

Job description

Job description

The primary functions of a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) are intended to facilitate the development of social competencies and the overall emotional development of children, youth, and young adults ages 3-21. The goal is to help the child achieve maximum overall functioning, while preventing the need for out of the home or alternative school placement. BHT services are provided to children diagnosed with a psychiatric condition and who present with significant social, emotional, developmental or behavioral problems. BHT services will be provided in an individualized manner, focusing on the child's strengths. A primary goal of the service is to build competencies that will allow the child to become more successful in their social, family and community settings. It will also be a goal to develop meaningful connections within the community in an effort to build resiliency and relationships that may have long term benefit to the child. The interventions provided by the BHT may be in the form of therapeutic, supportive and competency/skill building and vary in method/modalities. These services will take place within various settings, including in the home, community or school settings. These services will take an eco-systemic approach to establish collaborative relationships with the family and within the community and utilize all possible resources for the benefit of the child and family. The BHT will also work with all individuals to transfer skills and strategies learned back to the parents or other guardians.

Location(s):

• Ebensburg

Requirements:

• Provision of behavioral health services: 2 years (required)
• Have a certification as a BCA, BA, or
• Have a certification as a RBT, or
• Have a certification as a BCAT, or
• Have a behavior health certification or behavior analysis certification, or
• Bachelor's Degree or 48 credit hours towards a Bachelor's in Psychology, Education, or a related field preferred
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities
• Experience working with children with behavior problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have a passion for working with children with disabilities
• Must have reliable transportation