What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician (Part-time) position at CORA Services?
Job Details
Description
CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.
CORA’s Clinical Services Division is currently seeking Part-time Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) in our IBHS Programs for the 2026-2027 school year. In addition, summer hours available! BHTs will provide behavioral supports to children in Northeast Philadelphia in schools, homes, and the community.
Schedule
Mondays - Fridays (Flexible hours: between 8am - 6pm) specifically, 10-28 hours per week
Compensation
In addition, as a Behavioral Health Technician, your duties will include:
Description
CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.
CORA’s Clinical Services Division is currently seeking Part-time Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) in our IBHS Programs for the 2026-2027 school year. In addition, summer hours available! BHTs will provide behavioral supports to children in Northeast Philadelphia in schools, homes, and the community.
Schedule
Mondays - Fridays (Flexible hours: between 8am - 6pm) specifically, 10-28 hours per week
Compensation
- $16.83/hour with HS Diploma
- $17.96/hour with BA Degree
In addition, as a Behavioral Health Technician, your duties will include:
- Foster a therapeutic relationship with clients, supporting their needs and addressing their goals in home, school, and community settings.
- Implement ABA interventions best matched to the individual to help them achieve the goals delineated in their treatment plan.
- Collect behavioral data as directed by an ABA clinician to assist in the client's development of necessary skills.
- Provide behavior management and support, including prevention and de-escalation, to improve the client's behavioral functioning.
- Participate in regular supervision meetings to ensure treatment strategies are effectively implemented.
- Document client service delivery consistently in a complete and timely manner.
- Participate in mandatory training and competencies assessments to ensure quality of care.
- At least one year of professional experience providing behavioral health services or related work with children.
- Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field preferred (ex., ABA, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Education)
- With a High School diploma or equivalent, additional on-the-job training is required.
- Understanding of behavior modification theory and implementation of interventions is a plus.
- 40-hour RBT Training before or upon hire required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally with people with various roles and backgrounds.
- Ability to form effective working relationships with peers.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, problem-solve, and follow through on areas of assigned responsibility.
- Ability to accept feedback and respond proactively to supervision.
- Strong attention to detail, especially in recording/collecting data.
Salary : $17 - $18