Autism Aide

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Patchogue, NY

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Autism Aides for cases throughout Suffolk County. The organization provides pediatric therapy and services for children with developmental disabilities in home, community, and clinic settings. Autism Aides provide direct ABA instruction under a plan outlined by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), work collaboratively with the case team, communicate with families, and collect and organize program data. The role is home-based and requires travel to assigned cases. Compensation is based on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process.

Achieve Beyond describes a collaborative and supportive culture. Therapists have access to a paperless billing and data collection system, practice-management support, continuing-education workshops and trainings, and team-building meetings, events, and trainings.

Requirements

• Passion for working with children, families, and therapists.
• At least 2 years of experience working with special-needs children 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 upon completion.
• Self-motivated, a team player, and able to exercise patience and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor.
• Passion for helping children and families and providing services of the highest standards.
• Comfort working in a home-based setting.
• Able to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, and/or public transportation.
• Able to climb and descend staircases, lift 10 pounds regularly, and sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using ABA.

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 on the case.
• Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session and resources and strategies for 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.

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 maintenance of certifications.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed