An ABC provides one-to-one behavioral health interventions to children and adolescents between the ages of 2-21 years old who are diagnosed with a qualifying disability, typically autism spectrum disorder. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provides face-to-face behavioral interventions and implements Individualized Treatment Plans (ITP). 
• Provides support to parents, teachers, and community individuals as described in ITP. 
• Delivers and models treatment interventions and consequences for inappropriate actions as agreed upon. 
• Provides positive reinforcement to the clients and families. 
• Communicates with peers and co-workers and exchanges information which is important in achieving the individual goals for the clients. 
• Adheres to professional boundaries with all clients and families. 
• Provides culturally aware and competent service provision. 
• Completes initial training curriculum as per company requirements and guidelines and state regulatory standards. 
• An individual who provides ABC services shall complete at least 20 hours of Department-approved training annually that is related to the individual's specific job functions and is in accordance with the individual training plan. 
• May provide IBHS Supervision to BHTs working with shared clients

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with little notice dependent on client needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

TRAVEL 

•   This position requires travel up to 30% of the time with clients being no more than 1 hour from staff’s home, unless specifically agreed upon. Travel between clients is paid, but travel to/from a client to/from your home is not per IRS standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE 

Assistant Behavior Consultants shall meet one of the following prior to starting the position:   

• Have a minimum of 6 months of experience providing ABA services and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, education or related field and a minimum of 12 credits in ABA.
• Have qualifications for licensure as a behavior specialist except the experience requirements (Masters degree and training completed). 
• Have active certification as a BCaBA through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must have PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Clearances  
• Ability to read and write effectively
• Ability to apply basic problem solving skills
• Ability to use basic technology
• Ability to follow schedules and meet established deadlines. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all client related matters
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, and other employees.