Full-Time Autism Behavior Technician — CORE ABA Program

PHMC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Public Health Management Corporation in Philadelphia is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to support the CORE program at CFA's Northeast Philadelphia site.

You will implement ABA-based goals, collect daily data, maintain the clinical environment, and document progress in the EMR, under supervision.

Join a team dedicated to helping children aged 2–6 build communication, social skills, and self-regulation through structured, evidence-based activities.

Formación

• Must have high school diploma or GED and completed 40-hour RBT training.
• 2+ years ABA experience with 40+ hours of ABA-related training.
• BCaBA, RBT, BCAT or other approved behavior analysis certification.

Responsabilidades

• Implement ABA-based treatment goals and interventions with clients.
• Collect daily data and enter into MS Excel.
• Maintain the clinical environment for safety and interventions.
• Complete daily progress notes in the EMR system.
• Utilize antecedent-based interventions and prompting.
• Promote and fade replacement behaviors for communication and social skills.
• Provide crisis management as needed.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and supervision.
• Complete daily billing information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Conocimientos

CredibleBH

Physical ability

Movement flexibility

Detail-oriented

Deadline-oriented

Educación

High school diploma

2+ years ABA experience

BCaBA/RBT/BCAT certification

Herramientas

EMR systems (CredibleBH or similar)

Descripción del empleo

Job Category: Therapeutic Support Staff II

Requisition Number: BEHAV006873

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• Posted : May 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Philadelphia, PA 19114, USA

Description

SUBSIDIARY: The Center for Autism (CFA)

PROGRAM: CORE (Creating Opportunities for Relating and Engaging)

ROLE TYPE: Full-Time

LOCATION: CFA's Northeast Philadelphia site - 2801 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

CORE is a center-based program for children aged 2 to 6 years old. The primary goal is to address the core deficits of autism so that each child may improve upon their communication, social interaction, self-regulation, and behaviors. Children participate in predetermined structured activities each day based on the goals defined in their individual treatment plans.

The Center for Autism’s CORE program utilizes the Early Start Denver Model (EDSM).

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) is responsible for direct therapy with children enrolled in the CORE program. This position reports to a CORE Team Lead (licensed behavior consultant).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement treatment plan goals and intervention strategies with clients using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• Collect daily data for clients and enter data into Microsoft Excel.
• Maintain the physical environment to ensure the delivery of clinical interventions and client safety.
• Complete daily progress notes for clients and enter notes into an electronic medical record system.
• Utilize antecedent-based interventions and least-to-most prompting as part of crisis management prevention.
• Prompt safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills. Fade prompts appropriately to promote independent use of the replacement behaviors.
• Provide crisis management intervention.
• Participate in weekly team meetings.
• Share responsibility for maintaining team meeting documentation.
• Maintain effectiveness in response to various situational demands.
• Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for pursuing therapeutic resources for clients in accordance with The Center for Autism’s mission statement.
• Participate in weekly supervision with the CORE Team Lead.
• Complete daily billing information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS:

• Familiarity with CredibleBH or other similar electronic medical record applications
• Physical ability to lift children, play on the floor, and run with/after children
• Able to move (repeatedly) from a standing position to a kneeling position and back
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to meet deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS:

According to PA state regulations, individuals who provide BHT-ABA services must meet at least one of the following qualifications. If you have not yet completed the indicated trainings but meet the other listed requirements, you are welcome to apply.

• Have a high school diploma or GED and have completed an approved 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List
• Have 2+ years of experience in providing ABA services and have completed 40+ hours of approved training related to ABA
• Have a BCaBA, RBT, BCAT, or other approved behavior analysis certification

Preferred Education: Some college coursework related to psychology, social work, applied behavior analysis, etc.

Preferred Experience: 1+ years of direct care experience or supervised practice

TRAINING:

In accordance with the state, CFA has developed a training plan for all staff. Written plans and annual training requirements are updated annually for each staff person and based on their educational level, experience, job functions, and performance reviews, all in accordance with state regulations.

PAY GRADE: 15

PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Advanced

Critical Thinking

Advanced

Verbal Communication

Advanced

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associate or better in Psychology or related field.

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Some college or better in Psychology or related field.

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