Autism Aide - Fairfax

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Behavior Therapists to provide pediatric ABA services to children in Fairfax County. The organization provides therapy to developmentally disabled children through ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, with services offered in home, community, and clinic settings. Its culture emphasizes collaboration, support, service quality, and ethical standards.

The Autism Aide provides direct ABA instruction according to an educational plan developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The role involves coordinating with the BCBA and other Behavior Therapists, communicating with families, collecting and organizing program data, and maintaining confidentiality. The position requires travel to assigned cases and may involve working in home-based or clinical settings. Compensation is hourly, up to $24 based on availability and experience; final compensation depends on experience and education and is discussed during the interview process. The posting also offers a $200 sign-on bonus after two weeks and a $300 retention bonus after six months.

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 30-hour classroom, online, or clinical observation training and a passing grade on the competency exam upon completion.
• Self-motivation, teamwork, patience, and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor.
• Passion for helping children and families and providing services to high standards.
• Comfort working in a home-based and/or clinical 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.

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, including providing debriefs after each session and sharing resources and strategies for use 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

• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings; Achieve Beyond is an ASHA and BACB ACE provider.
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings.
• Career development support, including assistance with becoming an RBT.
• Employee referral rewards.
• $200 sign-on bonus applicable after two weeks.
• $300 retention bonus applicable after six months.
• Paperless billing and data collection system.
• Full practice management support, including intake, staffing, billing, authorization tracking, insurance correspondence, and certification maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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