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Behavioral Health Technician ABA JobID: 1400

• Position Type:

  BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES/ Behavioral Health Technician (ABA)

• Date Posted:

  3/7/2024

• Location:

  Schnecksville, PA

     Position Definition: TheBehavioral Health Technician ABAwill provide one-to-one behavioral interventions with clients and serve as a model for appropriate and pro-social behaviors. Relationship: TheBehavioral Health Technician ABAshall be directly responsible to the Supervisor of Mental Health Services. Qualifications: Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, and 40 hours of training in content covered by Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) training, as verified by a BCBA.

• Completion of all ongoing training, policy review, and supervisory requirements.

  Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work positively in a strength-based intervention model.

• Ability to adhere to mandated timelines and provide services to clients and families.

• Due to itinerant nature of position, must have a valid driver’s license.

  Physical:

• Ability to drive.

• Ability to physically restrain student, in accordance with CLIU protocols.

• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.

• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.

• Good manual dexterity.

• Ability to conduct a safety restraint protocol which requires:

• a normal degree of flexibility;

• the ability to stand, walk, run, and shuffle for at least several minutes;

• the ability to kneel on one and two knees and then stand up;

• the ability to bend the trunk at 45 degrees and twist to either side;

• the ability to grasp firmly and raise hands above the head; and

• the ability to learn and correctly demonstrate multi-step physical skills.

  Authority:TheBehavioral Health Technician ABAwill have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. Essential:

• Assists client with daily living skills.

• Implements behavior management programs and interventions.

• Empowers the parents/guardians in their roles as primary caretakers.

• Serves as a positive role model.

• Completes appropriate paperwork and documentation, as required.

• Works with team members in the department, enforcement, and evaluation of treatment plans.

  Secondary:

• Travels to and from clients’ homes, a requirement to perform duties.

• Works with other staff supporting their work with clients.

• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor of Behavioral Health Services.