Behavior Health Technician

Reaching Beyond Limits•Hazleton, PA

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About The Position

Reaching Beyond Limits Behavioral Health is hiring a Behavioral Health Technician to provide hands-on support to children and adults with autism, mental health diagnoses, or intellectual disabilities. Working under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS), the technician uses Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and individualized behavior plans to help people develop life skills, communicate, participate socially, manage behavior, and pursue meaningful personal goals. Services may take place in schools, homes, day-care settings, or the community. The role includes direct support, teaching functional skills, collecting progress data, completing documentation, and collaborating with clients’ families and community-based team members. The company provides paid training, supervision, mentorship, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement. The position is active and may involve transporting clients; it requires the ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and car insurance.
Reliable transportation to and from work and, when needed, to transport VIPs.
Complete the 40-hour RBT training within two weeks of hire; facilitation, training, and supervision are provided by RBL BH.
Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.
Previous professional or personal experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Previous professional or personal experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

Provide direct one-to-one behavior support to children and adolescents in settings such as schools, homes, or day-care facilities.
Implement individualized treatment plans approved by a BCBA.
Collaborate with community-based team members, including the assigned BSC, and with staff members and families on strategies in the behavior plan.
Review relevant records for assigned VIPs.
Teach functional skills, including communication, daily living, vocational readiness, and coping strategies.
Support adults in pursuing goals such as community navigation, relationship-building, and self-advocacy.
Collect clear and accurate data to track progress and inform treatment decisions.
Use creative problem-solving and compassionate support to address challenges and celebrate successes.
Complete and submit documentation and reports promptly, including progress notes, data records, and mileage logs.
Maintain positive rapport with VIPs’ families.
Complete 24 hours of required annual training.
Use ABA strategies and participate in supervision and training.
Travel reliably to and from work and transport VIPs when needed.