Direct Support Professional - Kaleidoscope ABA

Avon, CT 06001

About the Job

Behavior Therapist (BT)

Welcome to Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy, where your passion for making a difference takes center stage! We are on the lookout for dynamic and compassionate Behavior Therapists to join our dedicated team and be part of a transformative journey.

Are you ready to unlock the extraordinary potential within each individual? As a Behavior Therapist at Kaleidoscope, you'll embark on a rewarding adventure, implementing personalized behavior intervention programs that go beyond the ordinary. Your role is pivotal in creating positive, lasting changes for those we serve.

Join a team that values innovation, creativity, and the power of applied behavior analysis. At Kaleidoscope, we believe in thinking outside the box to tailor interventions that truly resonate with each unique individual.

If you're passionate about making a real impact, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to be a catalyst for positive change, Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy invites you to be an integral part of our vibrant and compassionate team. Your journey towards a fulfilling career in behavior therapy starts here!

Position Description:

We are seeking compassionate Autism Support Specialists, BTs, and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to provide direct treatment and ABA therapy. Under the supervision of a BCBA clinician, the BT is responsible for working 1:1 with children implementing specific treatment plans designed to address the child's needs for behavioral management, daily living, social, and community skills. With training, the R/BT will perform appropriate management to ensure the child's safety.

Key Benefits and Advantages (Full-Time):

Work with a committed agency with a 20-year track record of service and advancement.
Highly competitive compensation based on your education and experience.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Disability, Life, 401k with match and other voluntary benefits.
8 Paid Holidays + 16 PTO Days (6 sick, 10 vacation)
Weekly Pay each Thursday

Location and Hours:

Center-based opportunities throughout NJ/PA/DE, MA, VA, CT and AZ!
Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities are available.

Required Experience and Education:

Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED
Minimum of one (1) year of experience with children that have disabilities
6 Months of ABA Experience (preferred).
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Pennsylvania Applications: Must be a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
It is an essential function to be able to meet the rigorous demands of the job, which may include long periods of standing, sitting, following, pushing/pulling equipment, and/or lifting.
Candidates must possess the ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and spend time on their feet as well as an ability to lift children, up to 50 lbs, on occasion.

Note: This role requires the ability to spend a significant amount of time crouching, crawling, and engaging with children on the floor or standing for long periods.

About Us:

Kaleidoscope ABA has been in business for over 20 years and has 35 locations across the country. Join a growing team looking to make a difference in the lives of children.

Kaleidoscope ABA Therapy Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Kaleidoscope ABA:

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions (KFS) is privately owned and has been providing services to individuals with disabilities since 2004. Since our inception, KFS has focused on in-home and in-community services that promote the healthy development of children, adults, and families through one-on-one behavioral, educational, and daily-living supports.KFS helps individuals become independent, integrated and productive members of their community and allows them to lead everyday lives. KFS has grown to become a multi-state provider with over 15 years of experience in the field of disabilities. We have become a leader in this field by focusing on one key principle that distinguishes our services: Person-Centered Treatment.Starting in 2019 Kaleidoscope ABA Services began providing ABA Therapy treatment in-homes as well as in our centers. The evidence-based history of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy has proven it to be a best practice model used to support and provide effective treatment to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) as well as other behavioral and developmental disabilities. Treatment is provided individually and in small settings to create the most impact and learning opportunities for children.Helping your child develop independence and grow into adulthood is our whole life. We strive to provide both individual and community support to your family through advocacy, offering free parent support groups and by connecting you with resources beyond our own organization. You will find strength through our local and national network of individuals and families that are part of the Kaleidoscope family and embody the Kaleidoscope ABA Way.

Source : Kaleidoscope ABA