ABA Technician - BRAINS Clinic, Part-Time (Up to 20 Hours Weekly)

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services • Grand Rapids, MI

2d • Remote

About The Position

Join our home-based Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) program, where you’ll work one-on-one with children with autism spectrum disorders, helping them learn, grow, and thrive! This position will assess patient care needs, implement treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, continually reassess treatment plan according to patient care needs, and will implement behavior change procedures under the guidance of the Certified ABA Specialist. The ABA Technician must demonstrate excellent customer service, be able to manage stressful situations, be able to work with others, have great organizational skills and ability to provide support and empathy as needed to children, adults, and families. The ABA Technician must be responsible, reliable, able to work independently, have exceptional problem-solving skills. Our ABA Technicians are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.

Requirements

• Energetic, compassionate individuals who love working with kids
• Reliable availability for at least 3 evenings/week (4–7pm)
• Registered Behavioral Technician Certification preferred
• Board Certified Assistant Behavioral Analyst (BCABA) certification preferred.
• Knowledge through education or experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Understanding of the current therapy principles in area of expertise.
• On the job training or formal education in the application of ABA program principles.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate education in Psychology, Social Work or other areas related to Mental or Physical Health are desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home support to children using ABA therapy (training provided!)
• Build meaningful connections and celebrate small wins every day
• Establish a positive working relationship with patients, parents and all other family members.
• Maintain a positive relationship with assigned patients and their families.
• Function as a member of the treatment team.
• Understand the principles of behaviorally based programming and design.
• Sustain a working knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through training and educational opportunities available within Pine Rest or individually.
• Utilize processes in place for measuring patient behaviors.
• Apply ABA processes for behavior modification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
• Generous PTO for full and part time employees
• Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
• Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed