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How much do behavioral modification assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for behavioral modification assistant in Pennsylvania is $15.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $16.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by behavioral modification assistants, and how can they be addressed?

Behavioral Modification Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing difficult client behaviors, maintaining consistency in intervention strategies, and balancing documentation with direct client interaction. These challenges can be addressed by receiving regular supervision, participating in team meetings to discuss strategies, and staying current with best practices in behavioral intervention. Building strong communication skills and collaborating closely with other team members, such as therapists and teachers, also helps ensure effective support for clients.

What is a behavioral modification assistant?

Behavioral Modification Assistants are professionals who work with individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors, often in clinical, educational, or residential settings. They support the implementation of behavior intervention plans developed by behavioral specialists or therapists. Their duties typically include monitoring behavior, recording data, teaching positive behaviors, and assisting clients in developing coping strategies. These assistants play a key role in helping clients achieve their behavioral goals and improve their quality of life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a behavioral modification assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Behavioral Modification Assistant, you need a background in psychology or related fields, experience with behavioral intervention techniques, and often a relevant associate's or bachelor's degree. Familiarity with data collection tools, behavior tracking software, and sometimes certifications like Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) are typically required. Strong observational skills, patience, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for building rapport and supporting client progress. These skills and qualifications are vital to accurately implement behavior plans and ensure positive outcomes for individuals receiving support.
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School Social Worker

Allentown City School District

Allentown, PA

$67K - $81K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description


School Social Worker 
Salary Range: $67,983 - $81,690
Qualifications: 




  1. Master's Degree in Social Work, social work license required.
  2. Experience in working with at-risk students and families.
  3. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
  4. Experience in public education preferred.
  5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.


Summary:
To work with assigned schools providing whole-child and family supports to identified students through individual and group interventions, connection to school and community resources, and multidisciplinary school-based teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 




  1. Conduct formal and informal assessments of student functioning, developmental history, family and community structure, interpersonal relationships, adaptive behavior, and cultural factors that may influence learning.
  2. Assist in the planning of therapeutic and behavioral modification activities provided by the school.
  3. Provide crisis and emergency assistance including support to students in need and participation in threat assessment and related initiatives. Assist in training school personnel to be able to identify the signs and impact of trauma in students and families and coordinate or support initiatives to develop institutional culture and climate.
  4. Provide individual and group interventions to students.
  5. Provide supportive case work to children and their families, including parent/caregiver education and self-advocacy.
  6. Assist students and their families in gaining access to formal and informal community resources.
  7. Consult with stakeholders to facilitate understanding of factors in a student's home, school, and community that affect their educational experience.
  8. Consult and collaborate with school personnel, parents, and community resources in areas that impact student learning.
  9. Promote collaboration among community health, mental health, and welfare service providers and facilitate greater access to these services for students.
  10.  
  11. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  12. Performs other duties as assigned.


Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!
The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.
The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o             Medical Insurance
o             Dental Insurance
o             Vision Reimbursement
o             Tuition Reimbursement
o             Personal and Sick time
o             PSERS Retirement Fund
*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement. 















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