Behavior Health Technician

The Gregory Center for Applied Behavior Analysis•Hamlin, PA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Behavior Health Technician (BHT) at The Gregory Center for Applied Behavior Analysis provides quality, intensive ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, and behavioral challenges/disorders. The role involves working one-on-one with children in a supportive and collaborative environment. The organization is mission-driven, focused on empowering children and supporting families.

Requirements

Experience working with children (experience with special needs is a bonus, but not required).
Special education, Autism experience, Applied Behavior Analysis (and/or any other related fields is a bonus, but not required).
Compassionate, empathetic, nurturing, patient and caring demeanor.
Strong communication and teamwork skills to help build rapport with clients and co-workers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with on-the-job paid training provided (all details pertaining to our on-the-job paid training is listed above).
The flexibility to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.
REQUIRED HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA (with no previous experience and the willingness to learn new skills) and/or a Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in any child or mental health related field is a plus.
A commitment to learning and implementing evidence-based ABA techniques.
Driver's License & Transportation.
Ability to commute!
Work in person.

Nice To Haves

Experience with special needs is a bonus, but not required.
Special education, Autism experience, Applied Behavior Analysis (and/or any other related fields is a bonus, but not required).
Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree in any child or mental health related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build a meaningful, trusting connections with children and their families.
Deliver individualized ABA therapy, helping children develop communication, social skills and daily living skills.
Use positive reinforcement and no restraints to teach and encourage desired behaviors.
Work directly under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement personalized treatment plans.
Be hands-on actively engaging with children in play, structured learning activities, and skill building exercises.
Record and track progress with data collection, celebrating every milestone, no matter how small.
Collaborate with families and team members to always provide consistent, compassionate care.
Have reliable transportation and be able to travel to multiple work sites (clinic, schools or at their homes) for our clients.
Assisting with Activities of Daily Living & toileting.
Constructive Feedback to help you achieve your best potential to make a positive difference in the children's lives.
Able to lift 50 lbs and easily move from sitting and kneeling to standing position.

Benefits

2 weeks of mandatory extensive ON-THE-JOB PAID training.
40 hours of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training online, which will be provided to you and to be completed along with clinic training hours (REQUIRED for our BHT position).
Opportunities to earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
Company pays for RBT exam UPON PASSING (Reimbursed for out of pocket expense for exam).
Compensated an additional $1.00 more per hour with RBT certification.
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (Individual & Family) with 50% paid by employer.
Retirement Savings Plan / Simple IRA with partial employer match up to a 3% percentage.
Whole-Life Insurance Plan offered at a group discounted premium rate.
Paid Maternity Leave for 8 weeks after 6 consecutive months of employment with our company.
Paid Time Off: 2 weeks (8 hours can be rolled to following calendar year).
Sick Time: 1 week.
Mileage Reimbursement for travel between clients / Long distance travel reimbursement over 30 miles to locations other than the clinics.
PAID HOLIDAYS (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day) as long as they fall on a regular scheduled workday (Monday - Friday).
Evaluations for merit based raises after the first 6 months, then annually thereafter.
Opportunity to obtain Registered Behavior Technician Certification (Optional).
Partnered with a few online schools that offer tuition reduction for continued education.
Opportunities for career advancement & growth with and without continued education.
BCBA supervision.
Support and guidance with pursuit of continuing education to become a BCBA (including paid on the job supervision at no cost to you).
Employee Incentives / Semi-annual company Outings & Events / Employee of the Month Cash Bonuses / Employee Referral Bonuses.