Behavior Health Technician- ABA

Indian Creek Foundation•Souderton, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

A Behavioral Health Technician – ABA (BHT-ABA) works directly with children or adolescents and their families in the home or community setting to implement individualized treatment plans. The BHT-ABA should have experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or behavioral health needs. A BHT-ABA implements the treatment plan as developed by the Behavior Consultant – ABA or a BCBA. In this role, you will work with children and adolescents in one-to-one behavioral support and intervention, transfer skills to parents and caregivers, take progress notes, and collect data as assigned. Most appointments will take place in homes or schools in Montgomery and Bucks Counties. The BHT-ABA is organized, has a positive attitude, works well with both children and adults, and has excellent communication skills. A BHT-ABA will be responsible for providing one-to-one behavioral support and intervention facilitation to a child or adolescent with a medically diagnosed developmental, intellectual or behavioral health need; as well as to provide caregiver training and family support to caregivers in order to stabilize and child and family situation, provide transfer of skill to parent/caregivers, and prevent more restrictive services and promote age-appropriate psychosocial growth. A BHT-ABA will follow a treatment plan and implement interventions developed by the Behavior Consultant – ABA or a BCBA. Services are delivered either in the home, school, or community setting. BHT-ABA will be responsible for mandatory monthly supervisions and trainings and provide well written progress notes and data collection.

Requirements

Candidate must have ONE of the following certifications and/or education level at the time of hire: Bachelor’s degree in related field (ex. Social work, psychology, special education, etc.), Associate’s degree in related human services field, or 60 credits toward degree, High School diploma and completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task List, Board certified assistant behavior analyst certification (BCaBA), Board certified autism technician (BCAT) certification, or Certification as an RBT.
Minimum of one-year experience working with children with developmental disabilities, and/or one year of experience working with children/adolescents in the provision of behavioral health services.
Support the Mission and values of Indian Creek Foundation and the IBHS (Intensive Behavioral Health Services) program.
Ability to work flexible hours as determined by program needs, which may include evening hours.
Satisfactory completion of post-offer pre-employment physical exam and drug test.
Completion and clearance of yearly criminal background check, child abuse clearance and FBI Clearance.
Valid driver’s license with a clear three-year driving record.
Ability to comply with HIPAA standards.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to file Childline reports as mandated by the Child Protective Service Law.
Complete required documentation for the Managed Care Company and agency.
Engage in professional demeanor as a representative of Indian Creek Foundation.
Exhibit behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.
If applicable, must meet requirements to maintain credential for RBT including supervision and RBT Competency renewals.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience in the provision of behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized treatment plans as developed by the Behavior Consultant – ABA or a BCBA.
Provide one-to-one behavioral support and intervention facilitation to a child or adolescent with a medically diagnosed developmental, intellectual or behavioral health need.
Transfer skills to parents and caregivers through interventions such as modeling, parent coaching and interventions as written in the behavior plan.
Provide caregiver training and family support to stabilize child and family situations, provide transfer of skill to parent/caregivers, and prevent more restrictive services and promote age-appropriate psychosocial growth.
Work all authorized hours in accordance to each child’s prescription for services.
Collaborate with treatment team members in the development of goals and interventions.
Provide accurate, clear documentation on progress notes for each session.
Complete data collection at each session to assist in determining levels of progress.
Participate in mandatory monthly supervisions and trainings.
Participate in monthly team meetings and group supervision meetings with clinical supervisor.
Maintain communication with treatment team to report obstacles, progress and/or concerns about treatment.
Demonstrate knowledge and implementation of CASSP principles.
Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with HIPAA standards.
Participate in yearly trainings as required by Indian Creek Foundation.
Participate in relevant trainings as they are available to help expand professional knowledge.