Behavior Health Technician (BHT-ABA 1)

Seeking compassionate, positive, responsible professionals to provide Applied Behavior Analysis Intervention services to children (aged 18 months-8 years)

Apply now for May 2024 start!

• Part-time position providing 25 or more client service hours per week and the required non-billable time needed in association with these service hours.
• Entry- level position with the rewarding opportunity to learn and grow in a service-based career path, providing intervention and support for children who have Autism, Communication Delays, and Developmental Delays.
• Be a part of a locally-owned, behavioral health services company that is dedicated to providing effective, quality ABA Intervention to children and families in the Lancaster County community.
• Work with a collaborative and supportive team that cares for your personal success and growth.
• Be part of a company that strives to innovate, and aligns itself with our company values of Quality ABA Services, Lifelong Learning, Positive Approach, Effective Communication, and Compassionate Team.
• Grow with us and advance in your ABA skills as you move through our clinical career path and further your ABA Career. 
   

• Competitive compensation, performance-based raise opportunities, and intermittent retention bonuses.
• Paid travel time at alternate rate and mileage reimbursement at the IRS per mile rate.
• Paid on-going training, at alternate rate, and support to increase Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and skills.
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan with Company match- for qualified employees who enroll

• No evenings or weekend hours.  Client services are restricted to Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
• Geographically coordinated client assignments-  Supervisors review client caseloads to attempt to limit travel time and increase capacity to serve clients.
• Targeted client billable hours assigned based on employee’s consistent availability: from 25-30 client billable hours per week
• Opportunities to grow and advance into other clinical or administrative positions.
• Focus on Early Intervention through transition into Elementary School Programs; work with children primarily between 18 months and 8 years of age.
• Implement ABA therapy/intervention with a focus on skills development.
• ABA Fieldwork Supervision opportunities available for those pursuing a higher level certification as a BCBA or BCaBA certificates.
• Partnership with York College – Swank ESD employees can receive up to a 15% tuition discount when pursuing Graduate and Professional programs and certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other professional areas.

• Serve children in a variety of settings including our Lancaster Center, client homes, and client community settings such as preschool, daycare, and elementary schools during typical weekday business hours.

• Consistently provide direct, one-to-one ABA Intervention to clients as is developed, trained, and supervised by assigned Masters Level Clinicians. 
• Implement programming and follow a daily schedule specific to that individual client as trained and directed by supervising Master’s Level Clinician. 
• Fully and effectively collect data to document client progress and services provided, obtains parent/caregiver signatures and other relevant documentation.
• Participate in ABA Training and Supervision sessions required by IBHS regulations and provided by supervising Masters Level Clinicians.
• Follow policies and procedures of Swank ESD, contractual guidelines and maintains HIPAA standards.
• Engage in positive and professional interactions with other staff/professionals within and outside of the company.

• High school diploma or equivalence
• One (1) year experience working with children
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs and be able to move freely from floor to standing and back again
• Provide three (3) positive professional references from current or previous employers, including at least one from a direct supervisor
• Provide clear background clearances as required by the PA Dept. of Human Services
• CPR/First Aid
• Clear TB Test - valid within 3 years

• Hold Bachelor's degree in ABA or related field
• Hold proof of having successfully completed the IBHS required 40 hour RBT coursework
• Have experience working as an RBT or BHT-ABA
• Demonstrate basic levels of competency in ABA during the interview process