Full Time Autism Therapy Assistant

LittleStar ABA Therapy•West Lafayette, IN

5d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

LittleStar ABA Therapy works with children, teens, and young adults affected by autism. Operating as a non-profit organization, we use our resources to ensure quality services to our patients, and to invest in our staff and the autism community. Our clinical leadership consists of experts in the field of ABA, including three PhDs and a world-class advisory board. We have been improving the lives of individuals with autism for over 20 years! The Autism Therapy Assistant position, also known as a Registered Behavior Technican(RBT) is one of the most important roles within our organization! As an RBT, you will implement your patient’s individualized program written by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), you will help your patient learn new skills that are truly beneficial to them and their family. Some of the targets we work on are social, communication, vocational, and life skills. Services are implemented in the most appropriate setting for the patient and can include the therapy center, home, school, workplace, and/or other community-based setting. The RBT position offers a lot of variety as each day can look a little different! Work one-on-one with individuals on the autism spectrum and help them learn skills to improve the quality of their life. Unlike many professions, RBT'ss have one job and one focus- working with the patients. The RBT position provides great experience for anyone interested psychology, social work, speech and occupational therapy, education, and all human services. Grow professionally and personally. RBT'ss learn skills that are applicable in various occupations and many aspects of life. Be an advocate for your patient! Build relationships and have fun while you work! The RBT position is a great career for anyone motivated and rewarded by seeing patients make real progress. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the most effective treatment for individuals with autism and is endorsed by the US Surgeon General. It is science based and proven to work.

Requirements

A passion for helping others, patience, and kindness
Dependable and responsible
Able to learn and adapt to new situations
Able to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other staff
Strong time management and organizational skills
Highschool diploma or equivalent
At least 18 years of age
Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable and safe vehicle, and a clean driving record
Able to lift up to 50 lbs., and to engage in physical activities like running, jumping, reaching with arms, etc.
RBT certification. If not certified at time of offer, must be attained within the orientation/training period.

Responsibilities

Implement patient’s individualized program written by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), help patient learn new skills that are truly beneficial to them and their family
Work on social, communication, vocational, and life skills with patients
Implement services in the therapy center, home, school, workplace, and/or other community-based setting

Benefits

Highly competitive pay starting at $19/hour with benefits
Opportunity to increase pay at six and 12 months
Up to $500 in bonuses the first year
Paid training to attain RBT certification
Quality training and a supportive team
New staff have a mentor
Two to four hours a week of guidance and additional training from a supervisor
Monthly team meetings for team building, collaboration, and continued learning
A friendly, relaxed, and fun atmosphere
Healthy work-life balance with schedules within the 8-5ish range during the week
Three options for medical and two options for dental (50% paid by LittleStar)
Vision (100% paid by LittleStar)
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
401k with company match
32-hour guarantee of hours for full-time staff