Available Positions
The Behavior Technician (BT) is responsible for implementing behavior-analytic programming services for clients with autism spectrum disorder, learning and behavior disorders, and other developmental disorders. The BT provides direct instructional and behavioral programming under the ongoing supervision of a BCBA. This position is a unique opportunity to provide services in a community based early intervention public school classroom, private academic classroom, and clinical setting. The BT supports the treatment team with assessment, daily data collection, skill tracking, and graphing and family communication.
The BT primary roles include but are not limited to: providing direct services to children, collaborating and supporting staff, family members, and clinical team members on strategies, and completing daily clinical documentation.
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Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
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Required: Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
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Required clearances: State police, FBI per state regulations, child protection, mandated reporter certificatePreferred: higher education or experience in Applied Behavior Analysis, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services.
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Preferred: Has attained the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential, BCAT credential, BCaBA credential provided by the BACB, or completed a 40-hour training covering the RBT Task list.
The Classroom Assistant is responsible for supporting students in the classroom setting under the direction of the classroom teacher. This unique role offers opportunities to work in a classroom setting with embedded clinical support. Our students are well supported across aspects of their needs; including educational and clinical. As a Classroom Assistant, you will:
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Support students in achieving academic and behavioral goals
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Collect data, track progress, and communicate with families and team members
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Collaborate with staff, clinicians, and caregivers to ensure consistency in care
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Provide direct instruction and implement individualized strategies
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Assist in creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
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supporting students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) under the supervision of a certified teacher
Qualifications Required:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Valid driver's license and auto insurance
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Up-to-date PA clearances (FBI Fingerprints, PA State Police, PA Child Abuse) and Mandated Reporter Certificate
Preferred:
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Education or experience in one or more of the following:
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Education, Special Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
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Other Requirements:
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Physical ability to meet job demands: standing, sitting, walking, running, lifting, and carrying
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Flexibility to work in both indoor and outdoor environments
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Availability during non-traditional hours as required by the program
Pittsburgh Behavioral Services (PBS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of PBS to afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals and PBS will not discriminate against any staff person on the basis of their race, color, creed, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, and will confirm to all applicable State and Federal Laws and Regulations.