Location: Coatesville,PA, USA
Requisition #:196367
Location:Coatesville, PA 19320
Category:Behavioral Therapist
Salary:$40,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year
Position Details
Overview:
Aveanna Education Services (AES) is seeking Behavior Health Technicians (BHTs) to support children receiving ABA-based services in clinics/classrooms. This would be a Full-Time role, 40 hours per week, either 7:30-3:30 or 8-4. The BHT will work one-on-one with students aged 3-5, implementing individualized instructional and behavioral strategies. This role is crucial in supporting the direct implementation of each student's Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) and ensuring their progress and development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Direct Implementation of ITPs
* Work one-on-one with students to implement instructional and behavioral strategies outlined in their Individualized Treatment Plans (ITPs).
* Employ evidence-based interventions such as Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Training (NET), and Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT).
* Behavior and Skill Development
* Support the development of communication, social, and adaptive skills through structured and naturalistic teaching methods.
* Use techniques like Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to enhance communication skills through a verbal behavior model.
* Facilitate social skills training through structured playgroups, peer modeling, and social stories.
* Data Collection and Progress Monitoring
* Collect real-time data on target behaviors and skill acquisition using digital tools and software.
* Monitor and record students' progress, providing detailed and accurate documentation for review by the BCBA and interdisciplinary team.
* Positive Behavior Support
* Implement proactive strategies to promote desirable behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors.
* Assist in conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and applying Positive Behavior Support (PBS) techniques.
* Service Provision
* Service Delivery: Provide the specified amount of services as detailed in each student's Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP).
* Documentation and Billing
* Completion of Daily Clinical Notes: Maintain thorough documentation and complete daily clinical notes to ensure accurate records and facilitate billing for services.
Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field preferred.
* At least 1 year experience working with children with developmental and behavioral challenges, preferably in an educational or clinical setting.
* Knowledge of ABA principles and techniques.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
* Ability to collect and document data accurately and efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
* Experience with data collection tools and software.
* Familiarity with Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies and Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs).
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.