Autism Aide

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Stamford, CT

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Autism Aides to provide pediatric ABA services to children in the Stamford area. The organization provides services in home, community, and clinic settings and supports therapists through collaboration, training, and practice-management services. In this role, the Autism Aide delivers direct ABA instruction according to an educational plan developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), works collaboratively with the case team, communicates with families, and collects and organizes program data.

Requirements

• Have at least two years of experience working with children with special needs ages 2–21 in a supervised setting, or have successfully completed or currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field.
• Successfully complete Achieve Beyond's 20-hour classroom training and pass the competency exam upon completion.
• Be self-motivated, a team player, and demonstrate patience and professionalism.
• Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisors.
• Be comfortable working in a home-based setting.
• Be able to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, or public transportation.
• Be able to climb and descend staircases, regularly lift 10 pounds, and sit on the floor, kneel, 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 Autism Aides or Behavior Therapists on the case.
• Communicate frequently with family members, including providing debriefs after each session and sharing resources and strategies for promoting consistency at home and in the 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 certification maintenance.
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings.
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings.

What This Job Offers

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