Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Technician - Group ABA (BHT - EIABA) provides ABA-based interventions to support children ages 3-6 in a structured group setting. The BHT- EI-ABA 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Use strength-based approaches and a positive attitude with the child and family.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Educational Requirements:
Have a certification as a BCaBA.
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Have a certification as an RBT.
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Have a certification as a BCAT.
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Have a behavior analysis certification from an organization that is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute.
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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.
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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.
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Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. at times with or without assistance.
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk.
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Prolonged periods of standing and moving.
Required Clearances and Documentation:
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Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to reliable transportation.
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Act 31/Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training.
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Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Background Check - Criminal History.
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Act 114 Department of Human Services FBI Fingerprints.
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Act 33 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History.
Eligible Benefits:
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Eligible to participate in the 403(B)-retirement plan
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Eligible for PTO accrual.
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Eligible for paid holidays (per agency policy).
