Junior Behavior Technician: Data-Driven ABA Care

Ability-Builders-Consulting-Co.; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ABA Support Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician/Direct Therapist to organize data systems and assist with assessments and staff/parent training for children with developmental disabilities. The role includes data collection, session prep, and supporting program implementation in clinical and home/community settings.

Applicants must have reliable transportation and daily email communication; strong collaboration is required to apply behavioral protocols and participate in team-led

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 60 college credits; Bachelor's or Master’s in related field desirable.
• Experience with behavioral services for children preferred.
• Willing to learn and implement ABA programs in home, school, community.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and patient in a dynamic environment.

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 the implementation of baseline, treatment, parent training, and generalization sessions.
• Assist lead therapist in the preparation and clean-up of session related activities (preparing client room, computers, recording equipment, etc.).
• Assist with case related duties such as protocol dissemination, protocol reviews and staff/parent training.
• Utilize safe and appropriate handling, management and guidance procedures when transporting or working with clients.
• Provide direct client care following the prescribed behavioral protocols/programs, provision of services may be one-on-one or in group settings.
• Assume lead therapist responsibilities in the temporary absence of the lead therapist.
• Shadow/co-treat/treat a minimum of 2-4 contact hours per week.
• Report parent concerns and highlights to the lead therapist on the case.
• Report any suspected child abuse within 24 hours of report or incident to child line.

Skills

Own transportation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 college credits; BA/MA in related field desirable

Job description

ABA Support Services is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician/Direct Therapist to organize data systems and assist with assessments and staff/parent training for children with developmental disabilities. The role includes data collection, session prep, and supporting program implementation in clinical and home/community settings.

Applicants must have reliable transportation and daily email communication; strong collaboration is required to apply behavioral protocols and participate in team-led