ABA - Behavioral Health Technician (DAYTIME HOURS) in Reading

Access Services is hiring caring and resilient ABA Behavioral Health Technicians to join our Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program during after school hours in Reading, PA and the surrounding region. IBHS provides therapeutic services to children (up to the age of 21) who are experiencing mental, emotional, or behavioral problems. The program serves clients in their homes, schools, and communities and is focused on collaborating with families to help children learn positive coping skills. Our vision is for all children to be able to lead fulfilling lives and function at optimal levels.

As a Behavioral Health Technician using Applied Behavior Analysis skills, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of children and families by implementing your ABA experience and providing one-on-one supports.

Work Schedule

• Approx. 20+ hours per week, with opportunity to gain additional hours/cases over time.
• Days/times vary depending on available clients, but will be consistently available during DAYTIME HOURS.
• Work typically occurs on weekdays but can occur on weekends if BHT and family/child are both available.

Key Responsibilities of ABA Behavioral Health Technician

• Provide supports as outlined in the individual’s plan of care utilizing approved interventions such as safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, positive reinforcement, etc.
• Maintain appropriate case notes for the client in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Attend weekly clinical supervision, regular case reviews, and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• 1+ years of work in an official role supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral or mental health challenges, or Autism (required).
• Completion of 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician training (required).
• Valid driver’s license with 2+ years of driving experience, reliable vehicle, and car insurance (required).
• No driver’s license suspensions in the last 48 months (required).
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and be available to meet program needs.
• Ability to travel during work shift to successfully carry out the expectations of this position including attending offsite meetings, providing services in the community, and providing service oversight and supervision.

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and/or support with individual(s).
• Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual.
• Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations.
• Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size.
• Walk, climb stairs by self, or provide direct care and/or support.
• Work in a standard office environment; utilize desktop computer equipment on a daily basis.
• Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.)
• Travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.
• Exposure to high-stress situations involving verbal aggression, physical outbursts, and emotional dysregulation.
• Fast-paced, unpredictable environment requiring constant vigilance and adaptability.
• Tolerance for loud environments, physical contact, and sensory stimulation.

Compensation

Starting rate of $18-$22 hourly, with adjustments for education, professional certification/experience in the field, the counties in which you serve, and fluency in additional languages.

Benefits

• All employees receive the following benefits: Mileage/Toll reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites; Employee Assistance Program (telehealth/in person); Referral bonuses up to $750 per hire; College tuition discounts, Credit Union perks, retail discounts.
• 20 hours+ benefits include: Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, 401k program.
• 30 hours+ benefits include: Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k program; Tuition Reimbursement Program; 20 days PTO (vacation/sick), 7 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays; Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave.

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.