Autism Specialist Professional -FFS

Northeast Family Services • Exeter, NH

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Northeast Family Services is seeking a part-time Autism Specialist Professional / Behavior Therapist to join their growing New Hampshire team. This Fee-For-Service (FFS) position allows for a flexible schedule, enabling professionals to make their own hours. The Autism Specialist Professional is responsible for implementing behavior support plans to reduce problematic behaviors and providing ABA-based instruction to foster skill development, all under the guidance of a supervising BCBA. Key duties include monitoring client behavior, collecting and reporting data on behavior and skill acquisition, and collaborating with the supervising BCBA (in-person or via telehealth) and the client's family to support positive changes in client behavior.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or a GED
• At least two years of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities
• At least 18 years of age
• Pass a criminal background check
• Valid driver’s license with reliable and consistent access to a vehicle
• Availability to work after school and evening hours
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• A compassionate approach to care
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in applied settings implementing behavioral interventions preferred

Responsibilities

• Implementation of clients’ behavior support plans to decrease problematic behavior
• Provision of ABA-based instruction to promote development of new skills, at the direction of their supervising BCBA
• Monitor client behavior
• Collect data on client behavior and skill acquisition
• Report the data back to supervising BCBA
• Work collaboratively with the supervising BCBA, either in-person or via a telehealth modality, and the client’s family, to support meaningful changes in client behavior

Benefits

• High-quality supervision of fieldwork experience for candidates seeking the BCBA or BCaBA credentials
• Two-year contract offered following successful completion of fieldwork experience
• Support for uncertified individuals in obtaining the Registered Behavior Technician credential by offering RBT 40 hour training, initial competency assessment, ongoing skills-based supervision, and a $100 bonus upon obtaining RBT credential
• Hands on training, with ongoing clinical support from supervising BCBA
• Access to multiple, free monthly professional development and training activities on a rotation of relevant topics and skills
• Individualized supervision, focused on achievement of professional goals and skill advancement
• Access to company technology, with productivity agreement of 20+ hours/week
• Tuition reimbursement program available to eligible employees
• Flexible schedule, built to meet staff needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED