Purpose, Foundation and Sustainability of Position: 

Children’s Service Center (CSC) has been helping children since 1862 when it first opened as the Home for Friendless Children. Becoming CSC in 1938, our ability to grow for 160 years with continually offering an array of quality services is founded on dedicated, experienced professionals who nurture new valued employees that possess the same caring mission. Joining the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) department means you become part of our team of dedicated professionals with over 15 years of experience in working with youth and their families. 

If you are ambitious and confident in your ability to learn, the Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)-ABA (formerly known as a Therapeutic Staff Support-TSS) position is right for you. Join our team of employees as we continue to grow and experience the positivity of helping change young people’s lives by using the principles of ABA. You will be fully trained to work in a variety of settings such as: homes, schools, daycares, and other community locations in order to fulfill the child or adolescent needs. This position reports to the Behavior Consultant-ABA or the Behavior Analyst.

 The Region of Service Areas Include:

• Northeast Region: Open employment opportunities for Wilkes-Barre and Dallas areas 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide one on one support to the child/adolescent by assisting them with learning strategies that are identified in their behavioral treatment plan 

• Work with families and/or caregivers to support the generalization and maintenance of skills
• Participate in supervision, direct support, and caregiver training to support your growth and development

Children’s Service Center/Robinson Counseling Center for adults creates a positive working culture of Care and Commitment for employees which extends to the children & families we serve. Joining our team also means having the opportunity to Grow within the organization while having access to Flexibility with being able to join different departments to help further Individual Development. 

2022 Scranton Awards for Growth & Excellence (SAGE) Winner: Non-Profit Organization of the Year!

2022 Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce Winner of the Community Celebration Award for Celebrating 160 years of service to the surrounding communities!

Over the past year, CSC/RCC has offered Free Health Care to all employees and Quarterly Retention Bonuses to Acknowledge & show Appreciation to all employees for the great services they provide year round. 

**CSC/RCC have been Voted and Certified as a “Great Place to Work” in 2023-2024!**

Other employee benefits include:

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive Compensation (based on experience)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for Incentive/Raise
• Tuition Assistance and reimbursement Programs
• Part time position with an option for benefits
• 401k 
• Ongoing yearly training
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Various Discounts at Online and Local Businesses
• Holiday & Vacation time for PT employees

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

• Plus 40 hours of training for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification (Children’s Service Center to provide paid Certificate Training if necessary)

Or

2 years of experience in the provision of behavioral health services preferred

Must pass Safe Crisis Management Training (physical and theory), upon hire and then annually as a condition of employment. Other requirements include:

• Driver’s License 
• FBI Act 73
• Criminal history
• Act 33 clearances