ABA Therapist PositionSummer is one of the best seasons to grow your career as an ABA Therapist!Do you have a passion for helping others and an interest in teaching useful skills? Are you in search of a position that offers custom scheduling and opportunities for professional career growth? Do you have experience working or volunteering with children or people with special needs? Yes?
Then apply today to learn how to join the AKABA team to work with kids with Autism!What we offer:Flexible schedulingFree, online 40-hour RBT programPaid orientationPay starts at $20.00 - $23.00 per hour with increases of $1-$3 in the first 3-6 monthsTablet for data collection and toys/materials for client engagement401K with matchingFederal holidays offMileage reimbursement & travel time pay (per policy)Case matching: 1-2 regularly assigned clients with whom you can build rapport over timeSupportive environment with ongoing training and BCBAs with smaller/limited caseloadsAbout the ABA / BT Position:Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, the Behavior Technician or ABA Therapist role provides 1-to-1 Applied Behavioral Analysis services to children diagnosed with Autism (ASD). Therapy sessions usually run 3-4 hours and primarily take place during after school hours in the client's home, community, and/or at our center. Our team focuses on assigning cases as locally as possible (usually within 30 minutes) to your home address or regular school/other work location. Travel time pay and mileage reimbursements are available (when applicable).This role is also known as: ABA Therapist, ABA Techs, ABA Technicians, Behavior Therapist, Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician, ABA Instructor, ABA TutorAbout AKABA:Home is the goal of most people; at AKABA, we work with families in their homes, communities, and at our center to provide high quality ABA services.
We are focused on achieving the goal of home with convenience, dignity, safety, and improved health. AKABA is a private and independent agency founded in 2014 in Massachusetts by health care professionals. Our team believes in developing talent and offers opportunities for growth in a diversity of skill sets. We use the Science of ABA to implement interventions that help our clients cultivate functional behaviors in a variety of settings by enhancing communication skills and teaching strategies for self-regulation.Qualifications of an ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician:Must have reliable, personal transportationMust have a driver's licenseMust be able to work at least 10 hours per week (mostly afterschool hours between 3-8 PM)Must have high school diploma/GEDSome Saturday availability is preferred but not required.Friendly, energetic, and enjoys working with individuals with special needsExperience working with childrenAbility to attend an initial orientationAbility to be timely and organizedAbility to work independentlyProven ability to communicate effectively within a variety of situationsResponsibilities of an ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician:Creating a fun and engaging learning environmentWorking under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior AnalystWorking with families for effective collaborationSubmitting all required paperwork in a timely mannerElectronic data collectionImplementing individualized behavior support plansImplementing skill acquisition programsApplicants who enjoy and excel in this role may have worked as a: Paraprofessional, Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Teacher's Aide, Instructional Aide, Daycare Assistant, Childcare worker, Rehabilitative Assistant, Educational Associate, Educational Assistant, Nanny, Tutor, Home Care Aid, Mental Health Therapist, PCA, HHA, CNA, Home Health Worker, Medical Assistant, Psychologist, SLPA, OTA, and Social Worker.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
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