Part Time - BHT/RBT

Silver Lining ABA•Upper Yoder Township, PA

20d

About The Position

Silver Lining ABA provides services to individuals with Autism and other mental health diagnoses. Behavior Health Technicians provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and young adults with Autism, working one-on-one with clients according to individualized plans and goals. ABA teaches skills and modifies behaviors through positive reinforcement. Experienced technicians and people new to the field are encouraged to apply. The organization provides two weeks of paid training to prepare employees to work with clients and take the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam. The part-time schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some afternoon availability between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. as needed. Candidates must be able to commute to public schools, daycares, and private homes throughout Cambria County. Silver Lining ABA describes itself as a small, values-driven organization that puts clients first and emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, mutual support, and staying current with research and best practices. It is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on legally protected grounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Pass mandatory background checks and clearances.
Reliable transportation and ability to commute to clients throughout the assigned region, including public schools, daycares, and private homes in Cambria County.
Ability to engage with and keep up with children aged 2–18, including mobility to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, move around, and use the hands to grasp, hold, and turn.
Ability to work with clients with varying levels of need.
Ability to take the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam after completing training.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 100 pounds; pulling, pushing, bending, quick up-and-down motions, jumping, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
Ability to tolerate hot and cool conditions indoors and outdoors and provide physical assistance during escalated client scenarios that may include flopping and grounding.
Ability to perform sign-language motor movements and use visual, audible, and tactile sensory abilities.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children and young adults with Autism, following each client's individualized treatment plan.
Implement therapy programs designed to teach skills and modify behaviors through positive reinforcement.
Engage with children aged 2–18 and work with clients with varying levels of need.
Receive and incorporate feedback from clients' Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) in future sessions.
Document client sessions by collecting data, writing session notes, and completing service logs and timesheets.
Maintain client safety and confidentiality.