Autism Aide

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring a part-time, hourly Autism Aide to provide pediatric ABA services to children in cases throughout the Bronx. The organization provides therapy in home, community, and clinic settings and 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 collaborating with the BCBA and other Behavior Therapists, communicating with families, collecting and organizing program data, and maintaining confidentiality. The position requires working in a home-based setting and traveling to assigned cases.

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

Requirements

• At least 2 years 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.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor.
• Must be comfortable working in a home-based setting.
• Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases, climb and descend staircases, regularly lift 10 pounds, and sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods.
• Passion for working with children, families, and therapists and for providing services of the highest standards.

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 by providing debriefs at the end of each session, as well as resources and strategies that can be implemented in the home and community to promote consistency.
• 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, using means such as a personal vehicle, walking, or public transportation.

Benefits

• Training and use of a paperless billing and data collection system.
• Full practice management support, including intake, staffing, billing, tracking authorizations, 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed