ABA Behavioral Health Technician for Preschool Children with Autism

An Early Childhood- Applied Behavioral Analysis Behavioral Health Technician (EC-ABA-BHT) will have the opportunity to directly impact the lives of children and families by implementing group ABA services as specified in the clients’ treatment plan. The EC-ABA BHT will work with other clinical team members in a preschool classroom setting to support young clients in daily ABA behavior interventions and skills training.

Starting rate: $17.81 w/ HS diploma $19.33 w/ BA or RBT certification (Rate increases with additional experience and credentialing.)

plus $500 sign on bonus ($250 hire, $250 after 4 months)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold the mission, vision, and values of CORA Services, which includes valuing all individuals, supporting the individual’s potential for growth, and enhancing a pragmatic service system approach.
• Foster a warm, nurturing, and engaging therapeutic relationship with preschool children, supporting their needs and addressing their goals in an early childhood education setting. Some home visits expected.
• Implement ABA interventions best matched to the individual to help them achieve the goals delineated in their treatment plan.
• Assist with activities of daily living (including feeding and toileting protocols)
• Collect behavioral data directed by an ABA clinician to help the client develop necessary skills.
• Provide behavior management and support, including prevention and de-escalation, to improve the client's behavioral functioning.
• Participate in regular supervision meetings to ensure treatment strategies are effectively implemented.
• Help model interventions to parents and caregivers
• Document client service delivery consistently in a complete and timely manner. 
• Participate in mandatory training and competencies assessments to ensure quality of care.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field a plus (ex., ABA, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education)
• If only a high school diploma or equivalent, additional on-the-job training and supervision is required on theory and implementation of interventions is a plus.
• 40-hour RBT Training before or upon hire required.

 

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• At least one year of professional experience providing behavioral health services or related work with children. Experience with young children preferred.
• Understanding behavior modification
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people with various roles and backgrounds.
• Ability to form effective working relationships with peers and parents.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, problem solve, and follow through on areas of assigned responsibility.
• Ability to accept feedback and respond proactively to supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in recording/collecting data.
• Timely documentation

 

BENEFITS:

• Medical benefits with two options of coverage (coverage begins on the 1st of the month following date of hire), with generous company contribution
• Company-paid Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-term Disability coverage
• Voluntary programs including Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Pension Plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
• Generous paid time off package
• Warm, welcoming, and supportive environment!

 

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.