Autism Aide

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Farmingdale, NY

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Autism Aides for cases throughout Suffolk County. The role provides direct applied behavior analysis (ABA) instruction to children with developmental disabilities, following educational plans outlined by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Aides collaborate with the BCBA and other Behavior Therapists, communicate with families about each session, and help promote consistency across home and community settings. The position is home-based and requires travel to assigned cases.

Achieve Beyond provides training and access to a paperless billing and data collection system, full practice management support, continuing education workshops and trainings, and team-building meetings, events, and trainings. Compensation is determined by experience and education and discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• 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 of training.
• Self-motivated, a team player, and able to exercise patience and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisors.
• Passion for helping children and families and providing services of the highest standards.
• Comfort 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.

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.
• Provide family members with debriefs at the end of each session, along with 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; 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