Behavior Technician

BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS INC•Lower Salford Township, PA

9d•$21 - $27

About The Position

Behavior Interventions, Inc. (BII) is hiring part-time Behavior Technicians to provide applied behavior analysis (ABA) services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other communication or developmental delays and challenging behaviors. Services are provided in clients’ settings across Harleysville and nearby communities in Pennsylvania. Cases are available daily between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., with schedules of 3–10 hours per week. BII offers an intensive, paid four-week training program featuring online webinars, role-play, competency-based practice, and direct observation of service delivery. Trainees who complete the program will have the requirements needed to schedule the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) exam. RBTs are eligible for a pay increase and additional case options. CPR/First Aid certification courses completed directly through BII are provided at no cost; approved third-party courses are reimbursed according to company guidelines. The clinical rate is $20.81 per hour for direct treatment, and the administrative rate is $17.36 per hour. The posting lists a rate of $26.53 per hour for employees with an RBT credential and a $500 sign-on bonus. Benefit eligibility varies by hours worked and length of employment. BII was founded in 2006 by two Board Certified Behavior Analysts and provides services in Delaware, Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The organization supports employee career development through training, clinical supervision, and guidance toward certifications in the field.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Satisfactory results on required federal, state, and provider-specific background checks.
Valid CPR and First Aid certification.
Reliable transportation.
Obtain crisis intervention certification and maintain annual certification requirements; training is scheduled through Behavior Interventions.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, and squat, while exerting force to lift, carry, push, or pull 5–10 pounds constantly, 25 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree, such as in education, counseling, psychology, sociology, or behavioral health, and related work experience are preferred and may be required for certain cases.
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential, which is associated with a higher listed pay rate and more case options.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral interventions based on behavior analysis to support skill development and/or reduce problematic behaviors.
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients, caregivers, and family members through rapport building.
Collect accurate data according to program specifications.
Perform administrative and non-clinical functions that support families, treatment teams, employees, and the organization.
Attend assigned trainings, monthly supervision meetings, performance meetings, and other assigned administrative meetings.
Act as a mandated reporter by remaining alert to signs or reports of suspected abuse or neglect and reporting them to the appropriate state reporting line.

Benefits

$500 sign-on bonus.
Paid four-week training opportunity to prepare trainees to schedule the RBT exam.
CPR/First Aid certification courses completed directly through BII at no cost; approved third-party courses reimbursed according to company guidelines.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance packages, with eligibility when maintaining 20 or more hours per week.
Monthly company contribution toward benefits for eligible employees.
401(k) with employer matching; eligibility after 12 months of employment.
Sick and holiday pay.
Paid time off.
Bonus program.
Weekly supervision meetings and paid monthly meetings.
Clinical supervision and guidance to support professional development and advancement toward becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Flexible caseload size and designated staff support for caseload management.