Behavioral Health Technician ABA

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit; North Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Pennsylvania is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician ABA to provide one-on-one behavioral interventions and support to clients. The role requires a High School Diploma and completion of Registered Behavioral Technician training. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily living skills, implementing behavior management programs, and empowering parents. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a positive intervention model. This position will require travel to clients' homes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of ongoing training and policy review.
• Ability to drive and physically restrain students as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living skills.
• Implement behavior management programs.
• Travel to clients’ homes as required.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and documentation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Ability to work in a strength-based model

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with 40 hours of RBT training

Job description

Position Definition

The Behavioral Health Technician ABA will provide one-to-one behavioral interventions with clients and serve as a model for appropriate and pro-social behaviors.

Relationship

The Behavioral Health Technician ABA shall be directly responsible to the Supervisor of Mental Health Services.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience:
  • High School Diploma, or equivalent, and 40 hours of training in content covered by Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) training, as verified by a BCBA.
  • Completion of all ongoing training, policy review, and supervisory requirements.
• Skills/Knowledge:
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work positively in a strength-based intervention model.
  • Ability to adhere to mandated timelines and provide services to clients and families.
• Physical:
  • Ability to drive.
  • Ability to physically restrain student, in accordance with CLIU protocols.
  • Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.
  • Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.
  • Good manual dexterity.
  • Ability to conduct a safety restraint protocol which requires:
    • a normal degree of flexibility;
    • the ability to stand, walk, run, and shuffle for at least several minutes;
    • the ability to kneel on one and two knees and then stand up;
    • the ability to bend the trunk at 45 degrees and twist to either side;
    • the ability to grasp firmly and raise hands above the head; and
    • the ability to learn and correctly demonstrate multi-step physical skills.

Authority

The Behavioral Health Technician ABA will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Functions / Duties / Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

• Essential:
  • Assists client with daily living skills.
  • Implements behavior management programs and interventions.
  • Empowers the parents/guardians in their roles as primary caretakers.
  • Serves as a positive role model.
  • Completes appropriate paperwork and documentation, as required.
  • Works with team members in the department, enforcement, and evaluation of treatment plans.
• Secondary:
  • Travels to and from clients’ homes, a requirement to perform duties.
  • Works with other staff supporting their work with clients.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor of Behavioral Health Services.