ABA - Behavioral Health Technician (DAYTIME HOURS)

Job Description

Job Description

At Access Services, we know great work starts with real support. From nearly 6 weeks off in your first year to high quality, affordable health coverage and opportunities to grow, we’ve built a benefits package that shows we care for our people.

Access Services is a hiring caring and resilient full time ABA Behavioral Health Technician to join our Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program during school hours and after school hours in Pottsville, PA and the surrounding region.

Learn more at: Behavior Supports and Assessments - Access Services

IBHS provides therapeutic services to children (up to the age of 21) who are experiencing mental, emotional, or behavioral problems. The program serves clients in their homes, schools, and communities and is focused on collaborating with families to help children learn positive coping skills. Our vision is for all children to be able to lead fulfilling lives and function at optimal levels.

As a Behavioral Health Technician using Applied Behavior Analysis skills, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact in the lives of children and families by implementing your ABA experience and providing one-on-one supports.

Work Schedule:

• Full Time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours weekly during school hours and after school hours.

Key Responsibilities of ABA Behavioral Health Technician:

• Provide supports as outlined in the individual’s plan of care utilizing approved interventions such as safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, positive reinforcement, etc.

• Maintain appropriate case notes for the client in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Attend weekly clinical supervision, regular case reviews, and staff meetings.

Requirements

The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks and a driving history record.

Driving Requirements:

• A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.

• No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).

• Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.

• Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent ( required )

• 1+ years of work in an official role supporting people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral or mental health challenges, or Autism ( required ).
• Completion of 40 Hour Registered Behavior Technician training ( required )

• Valid driver's license with 2+ years of driving experience, reliable vehicle, and car insurance ( required )
• No Driver’s License suspensions in the last 48 months. ( required )

Other:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance and be available to meet program needs.

• Ability to travel during work shift to successfully carry out the expectations of this position including attending offsite meetings, providing services in the community, and providing service oversight and supervision.  Therefore, employees drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency owned vehicle to meet these expectations. Employees are expected to meet eligibility criteria outlined in our Motor Vehicle Policy, and successfully pass the agency’s substance abuse screening at any time during employment. 

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and/or support with individual(s).
• Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual.
• Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations.
• Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size.
• Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care and/or support.
• Work in a standard office environment; Utilize desktop computer equipment on a daily basis.
• Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.)
• Travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.
• Exposure to high-stress situations involving verbal aggression, physical outbursts, and emotional dysregulation.
• Fast-paced, unpredictable environment requiring constant vigilance and adaptability.
• Tolerance for loud environments, physical contact, and sensory stimulation.

Benefits

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting rate of $18-$22/hourly , with adjustments for education, professional certification/experience in the field, the counties in which you serve, and fluency in additional languages.

What You’ll Gain at Access Services

When you join our team, you’re not just getting a job, you’re stepping into a career with real support, growth, and impact. We offer a benefits package designed to meet you where you are in life.

• Health & Security: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus company-paid life insurance, disability protection and catastrophic sick leave. Access Services covers up to 88% of health premium with many employees paying less than $150/month.
• Time to Recharge: Full-time employees start their first year earning up to nearly 6 weeks of paid time off (20+ PTO days plus 9 paid holidays), with even more time added as you grow your career with us.
• Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement program, and access to college tuition discounts.
• Built into the Job: Mileage & Toll Reimbursement.
• Support Beyond Work: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential resources for you and your family, including:

• Counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth and text therapy

• Financial and legal guidance
• Grow With Us: Paid training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across diverse roles and programs.

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.