Behavioral Health Technician- Early Intervention ABA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician - Early Intervention ABA (BHT - EIABA) provides ABA-based interventions to support children ages 3-5 in a structured early intervention group setting. The BHT - EIABA assists in developing social, emotional, and behavioral competencies, focusing on communication, play, self-help skills, and potty training. Each BHT-EIABA is responsible for working with a group of three children, implementing individualized ABA strategies designed to increase independence, reduce maladaptive behaviors, and build school readiness skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Adhere to program-specific and agency policy.
• Attend and participate in all required supervision and training sessions.
• Build positive relationships with teachers and staff in schools and programs.
• Collaborate with Program Director, BCBA Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisor, Administrative Staff, and Quality Assurance Director in monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with the Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist and other treatment providers, participating in supervision and consultation.
• Collect data as requested in the treatment plan and ensure meaningful data collection.
• Complete daily progress reports and turn in paperwork within required timeframes.
• Complete required reports to Childline and other agencies as necessary.
• Contribute to the development of the child's treatment plan and crisis plan.
• Engage the child/family in community activities and programs as indicated in the treatment plan.
• Engage families using reflective listening, collaboration, empathy, and consideration of cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs.
• Engage parents or extended family members in interventions to transfer skills and foster positive relations.
• Engage teachers or staff in interventions and utilize their input.
• Engage the child in specific interventions from the treatment plan during each session.
• Maintain all scheduled appointments with the family and child.
• Maintain records and ensure they meet clinical documentation requirements.
• Practice appropriate utilization of services as per the written order for each client.
• Provide effective one-on-one interventions in all identified settings and communicate with the Behavior Consultant/Mobile Therapist if interventions are not effective.
• Request assistance in implementing therapeutic interventions if unclear.
• Respect the rules and policies of the institutions where treatment is delivered.
• Show initiative and collaborate on therapeutic activities.
• Teach child and family specific skills and competency development.
• Transport the child and family when appropriate.
• Use strength-based approaches and a positive attitude with the child and family.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Educational Requirements:

Have a certification as a BCaBA.

(OR)

Have a certification as an RBT.

(OR)

Have a certification as a BCAT.

(OR)

Have a behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.

(OR)

Have a high school diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma and have completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List as evidenced by a certification that includes the name of the responsible trainer, who is certified as a BCBA or BCaBA.

(OR)

Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in providing ABA services and a minimum of 40 hours of training related to ABA approved by the Department or provided by a continuing education provider approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to carry out appropriate restraints to prevent clients from harming themselves or others.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. at times with or without assistance.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
• Prolonged periods of standing and moving.

Required Clearances and Documentation:

• Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation.
• Act 31/Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training.
• Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Background Check - Criminal History.
• Act 114 Department of Human Services FBI Fingerprints.
• Act 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History.

Eligible Benefits:

• Eligible to participate in the 403(B)-retirement plan
• Eligible for PTO accrual.
• Eligible for paid holidays (per agency policy).