What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician - ABA position at Vista Autism Services?
The Behavioral Health Technician-ABA (“BHT-ABA”), on our campus located in Hershey, under the direction of the Behavior Consultant, executes the IEP and treatment plan for clients in the classroom. The Behavioral Health Technician-ABA also fosters relationships with all internal and external customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Fully implements all assigned client plans and programs with fidelity across school and community environments, utilizing the principles of ABA
- Utilizes proper protective equipment when necessary
- Accurately completes appropriate documentation requirements related to daily in-school services
- Completes high quality session notes
- Maintains ethical and professional relationship with families and community partners
- Provides support to clients through Activities of Daily Living (e.g. self-care routines and chores) and swimming activities
- Collects, documents, and/or enters data or other relevant information pertaining to client behavior, goals, and prescribed programming
- Provides coaching to all team members in a supportive and collaborative manner, and receives and implements coaching from others to improve performance
- Engages in ongoing professional development activities
- Conducts all interactions with staff, clients, and internal and external customers in positive, professional, and caring manner
- Utilizes trained crisis intervention strategies, as needed
- Completes other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or frequent movements are typical of the job: sitting, walking, running, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, kneeling, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday. Assignment may require the ability to physically move clients during possible physical interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment and may require employees to wear protective apparel and equipment when necessary.
The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Job requirements may change frequently. The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved, instructions is mandatory. The incumbent must be able to travel to multiple locations as needed, when needed to conduct organizational business. Subject to inside environmental conditions.
EXPECTED SCHEDULE
This is a year-round, full-time or part-time position. Program operation days and hours of work are determined by the EIBS program calendar and will be Monday through Friday. During scheduled school break weeks, 8 work hours are assigned to fulfill regulatory training requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum High School Diploma required
- Experience working with children
- Successful completion of crisis intervention training required
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field highly desired
- Minimum 1 year experience working in Human Services field or school setting highly desired
- Knowledge or previous experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders highly desired
- Previous experience or knowledge delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services to individuals with Autism highly desired
- Current First Aid and CPR Training preferred
