Autism Aide

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Queens, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Autism Aides for cases throughout Queens. The organization provides pediatric therapy to children with developmental disabilities through ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, with services in home, community, and clinic settings. Autism Aides provide direct ABA instruction under a Board Certified Behavior Analyst’s educational plan and collaborate with the child’s care team and family. The role is home-based and requires travel to assigned cases.

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

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with children with special needs 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.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisors.
• Must be comfortable 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 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 Autism Aides or 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.
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings.

What This Job Offers

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