Autism Aide

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Massapequa, NY

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Autism Aides for cases throughout Nassau County. The company provides pediatric therapy to children with developmental disabilities through ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, with services offered in home, community, and clinic settings. Autism Aides provide direct ABA instruction in accordance with an educational plan from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and work collaboratively with the case team and families. The role includes collecting and organizing program data, communicating with families, and maintaining confidentiality. Aides must be comfortable working in a home-based setting and traveling to assigned cases. Compensation depends on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience working with children with special needs ages 2–21 in a supervised setting, or successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field.
• Successful completion of Achieve Beyond’s 20-hour classroom training and a passing grade on the competency exam after training.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and demonstrate patience and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisors.
• Must be comfortable working in a home-based setting.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, or public transportation.
• Ability to climb and descend staircases, regularly lift 10 pounds, and sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using ABA is preferred.
• Passion for working with children, families, and therapists and providing services to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Participate in collaborative team meetings with the BCBA and other Behavior Therapists assigned to the case.
• Communicate frequently with family members, provide debriefs at the end of each session, and share resources and strategies for consistency in the home and community.
• Collect daily data and organize the child’s program book weekly.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Travel to and from assigned cases.

Benefits

• Training and use of a paperless billing and data collection system.
• Full practice management support, including intake, staffing, billing, authorization tracking, insurance correspondence, and certification maintenance.
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings; Achieve Beyond is an ASHA and BACB ACE provider.
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings.

What This Job Offers

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