Autism Aide

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Rockville Centre, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Autism Aides for cases throughout Nassau County. The organization provides pediatric therapy to children with developmental disabilities through ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, with services delivered in home, community, and clinic settings. Autism Aides provide direct ABA instruction and collaborate with the treatment team and families to support children’s programs. The role is home-based and requires travel to assigned cases. Compensation depends on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process.

Achieve Beyond provides 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.

Requirements

• Have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists.
• Have at least 2 years of experience working with special needs children ages 2–21 in a supervised setting, or have successfully completed or be currently 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 patient and professional.
• 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 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, 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, 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.
• Travel to and from assigned cases.

Benefits

• Access to 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