ABA Behavior Therapist - Winona

Partners In Excellence•Winona, MN

1d•$19 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Partners In Excellence is an autism therapy center providing early intensive therapy to young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in a healthcare setting. Therapists work with children in simulated environments that reflect real-life situations, delivering one-on-one or small-group therapy. A paid two-week training program prepares new staff to apply ABA techniques and implement targeted curricula using a variety of teaching methods. Clinical staff provide supervision, ongoing coaching, and professional development as therapists accumulate clinical and supervision hours. Each new employee is assigned a mentor.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 18 years of age.
Successfully pass initial and subsequent background checks; disqualifying history includes felonies, substantiated client maltreatment or vulnerable adult incidents, and disqualifying misdemeanors.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to read written treatment directions, collect numeric data, and write progress notes.
Interpersonal skills to be playful, enthusiastic, and bring a high level of energy to therapeutic situations.
Ability to work with a team and accept corrective feedback and supervisory direction.
Effective communication skills with parents, coworkers, and supervisors.
Dependability and consistency in therapy and other job-related activities.
Sound judgment when dealing with clients, parents, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Previous behavioral therapy experience.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Knowledge of teaching procedures associated with Verbal Behavior Therapy.
General knowledge of typical and special needs clients.
Experience working with culturally diverse populations is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide direct therapy under supervision to a team of 4–6 clients, following treatment plans and ensuring goals and objectives are addressed.
Accurately and promptly document therapy services, including daily treatment notes, data collection, reporting, and communications about parents and client information.
Read written treatment directions, collect numeric data, and write progress notes.
Follow the organization’s privacy policies and procedures, protect client privacy at and away from work, and report privacy violations to a direct or clinical supervisor.
Complete required technical training and participate in ongoing training opportunities.
Redirect, intervene, observe, and monitor client behaviors.
Use problem-solving and appropriate decision-making in therapy situations.
Work as part of a team, accept corrective feedback, and comply with supervisory direction.
Communicate effectively with parents, coworkers, and supervisors, including sharing daily client progress and concerns with appropriate staff.
Demonstrate sound judgment, dependability, and consistency in therapy and other job-related activities.
Organize and clean client spaces and equipment, and help keep the facility safe, organized, and sanitary.
Assist clients with personal care, including dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, food, nutrition, and diet needs.
Attend and participate in meetings.
Report safety concerns to the Center Manager or direct supervisor.
Work in areas assigned within the center-based programs, such as a POD.
Perform other duties as assigned.