**This posting is for our community services line - offering part-time/variable schedules between the hours of 8am-7pm**
Job Summary:
Our Behavior Technicians-ABA are a critical part of our team. Our BT-ABA staff provide individualized services in a 1:1 teaching format to children with autism across home, school, and community environments. MAC will provide all of the necessary training you will need to start your career as a Behavior Technician, as well as opportunities to grow with us through professional development, mentorship, and training. Our training program provides you with the tools you need to be successful as you learn to apply and implement behavior analytical techniques under the direct supervision of a BC-ABA or Behavior Analyst.
Essential Functions:

• Work 1:1 with children and young adults with autism by applying and implementing behavior analytical techniques that increase communication, self-help, and social and play skills under the direct supervision of a BC-ABA or Behavior Analyst
• Utilize positive reinforcement and antecedent modification to increase appropriate behaviors over time
• Use the appropriate/prescribed ratio of reinforcement for each client and conduct frequent preference assessments to ensure adequate supply of reinforcers
• Assist in the development and maintenance of instructional materials
• Maintain accurate records of client performance/progress via data collection and/or clinical notes through an online and paper data collection system
• Ensure timely completion of session notes within 24 hours of service delivery, promptly communicate barriers to supervisor as needed
• Maintain expected productivity levels
• Implement skill development and behaviorally programming as designed. Seek additional training and support as needed to ensure accurate application of prescribed techniques.
• Communicate confidentially and professionally with BC-ABA/BA, teachers, parents, and principals
• Respond appropriately to feedback and/or correction
• Manage required supervision and training hours, requesting additional time as needed to remain compliant with IBHS regulatory requirements
• Report concerns directly and promptly to your supervising BC-ABA or BA
• Toilet training and diaper changing may be required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements
Education, Experience and Skills:

• Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• Experience/strong interest in working with children with autism or other developmental disabilities
• 18 years of age or older
• First Aid/CPR certification is required by time of hire
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Be willing to learn and grow as a Behavior Technician
• Must have availability from 8:00am-7:00pm on weekdays
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to assigned locations of service delivery
• Must be able to pass a state and FBI background check and state child abuse clearance
• Have knowledge of use of modern technology, i.e. PC, Mac, iPad or other tablets. Training will be provided on the systems used
• Must be able to obtain RBT certification within 60 days of hire if working in PA and within 45 days of hire if working in MD
• Ability to read and write English fluently is required

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and move for 100% of the day
• Use of hearing, hands and eyes 100% of the workday
• Ability to push, pull, lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally during the work day
• Stamina and ability to work all assigned hours
• Ability to move freely, quickly and frequently from a sitting (on the floor or in a chair) to standing position

Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $19.00 per hour
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Part time hours between 8am and 7pm
• Variable schedule

Work Location: Community support, Lehigh Valley
Mission Autism Clinics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability. Mission Autism Clinics is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.