• Staffing Behavior Technician- Full time

    Aveanna Healthcare (West Chester, PA)


    Staffing Behavior Technician- Full time

     

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    Job Details

    Requisition #:

    204191

    Location:

    West Chester, PA 19380

    Category:

    Behavioral Therapist

    Salary:

    $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

    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 aFull-Timerole, 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.

     

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