Behavioral Health Technician ABA - Full Time JobID: 1364 + Position Type: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES/ Behavioral Health Technician (ABA) + Date Posted: 9/27/2023 + Location: Allentown, PA    Position Definition: TheBehavioral Health Technician ABAwill provide one-to-one behavioral interventions with clients and serve as a model for appropriate and pro-social behaviors. Relationship: TheBehavioral Health Technician ABAshall be directly responsible to the Supervisor of Mental Health Services. Qualifications: Education/Experience: + High School Diploma, or equivalent, and 40 hours of training in content covered by Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) training, as verified by a BCBA. + Completion of all ongoing training, policy review, and supervisory requirements. Skills/Knowledge: + Strong communication and collaboration skills. + Ability to work positively in a strength-based intervention model. + Ability to adhere to mandated timelines and provide services to clients and families. + Due to itinerant nature of position, must have a valid driver’s license. Physical: + Ability to drive. + Ability to physically restrain student, in accordance with CLIU protocols. + Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes. + Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc. + Good manual dexterity. + Ability to conduct a safety restraint protocol which requires: + a normal degree of flexibility; + the ability to stand, walk, run, and shuffle for at least several minutes; + the ability to kneel on one and two knees and then stand up; + the ability to bend the trunk at 45 degrees and twist to either side; + the ability to grasp firmly and raise hands above the head; and + the ability to learn and correctly demonstrate multi-step physical skills. Authority:TheBehavioral Health Technician ABAwill have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. Essential: + Assists client with daily living skills. + Implements behavior management programs and interventions. + Empowers the parents/guardians in their roles as primary caretakers. + Serves as a positive role model. + Completes appropriate paperwork and documentation, as required. + Works with team members in the department, enforcement, and evaluation of treatment plans. Secondary: + Travels to and from clients’ homes, a requirement to perform duties. + Works with other staff supporting their work with clients. + Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor of Behavioral Health Services.