ABA Behavior Technician Entry Level - AKABA
worcester, MA
About the Job
Are you passionate about teaching young people with special needs useful skills?
Are you in search of meaningful, part-time work primarily between the hours of 3PM and 8PM?
Then you should apply to join our team!
AKABA LLC. welcomes reliable and dynamic professionals to join us as part-time ABA Therapists or Behavior Techs. ABA therapists provide 1-to-1 ABA services in the home, center, and community settings to individuals diagnosed with Autism (ASD).
Therapy sessions usually run 3-4 hours and primarily take place after school to evening time. 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).
Ability to work a minimum of 10-15 hours/at least 3 days per week (weekdays are after school hours between 3-8 p.m.). Daytime hours on Saturdays also preferred.
What we offer:
- $20.00-$23.00/hour to start with rate increases of $1-$3 in the first 3-6 months based on time and training
- 401K with matching
- Tablet for data collection
- Mileage reimbursement
- Travel time pay
- Paid Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Federal Holidays Off
- BCBA candidates can access Lead Therapist opportunities at a differential rate.
- Self-paced 40-hour RBT Online Program with completion bonus
- Supervision for RBT Qualification
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Valid Driver's License (Required)
- Reliable transportation- meaning your own/family vehicle that is currently registered and available to you throughout the session. (Required)
- Friendly and energetic, enjoy working with children!!
- Experience working with children diagnosed with developmental disabilities (preferably Autism)
- Must be timely and organized.
- Able to work independently.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively within a variety of situations.
Applicants who excel and enjoy this role may have worked as a:
Paraprofessional, Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Teacher's Aid, Instructional Aid, Daycare Assistant, Childcare worker, Rehabilitative Assistant, Educational Associate, Educational Assistant, Nanny, Tutor, Home Care Aid, Mental Health Therapist, PCA, Home Health Worker, Medical Assistant, Psychologist, SLPA, OTA, and Social Worker.
Responsibilities:
- Work under the supervision of a BCBA
- Data collection
- Implementing individualized behavior support plans
- Implementing skill acquisition programs
- Collaborating with families
- Submitting all required paperwork promptly
Other titles for this position: ABA Therapist, ABA Techs, ABA Technicians, Behavior Therapist, Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician, ABA Instructor, ABA Tutor, and Behavior Specialist.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)