Autism Aide

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Charlton, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Autism Aides for cases in Albany. The role provides direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) instruction to children according to educational plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Autism Aides collaborate with the BCBA and other Behavior Therapists, communicate with families after sessions, collect and organize program data, and maintain the confidentiality of information about children and families. The position involves working in a home-based setting and traveling to assigned cases.

Achieve Beyond provides training and access to its paperless billing and data collection system, practice management support, continuing education workshops and trainings, and team-building meetings and events. Compensation depends on experience and education and will be 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.
• Must be comfortable working in a home-based setting.
• 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 supervisor.
• Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, or public transportation.
• Ability to climb and descend staircases.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds regularly.
• Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using ABA is preferred.
• Passion for working with children, families, and therapists and for providing services of the highest standards.

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 debriefing them at the end of 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

• 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