Behavior Technician

Apex K Home Care Inc.•Worcester, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides 1-to-1 Applied Behavioral Analysis services to children and young adults (ages 2-22) diagnosed with Autism. Therapy sessions usually run 3-4 hours and primarily take place during after school hours in the client's home, Community, and/or at our Center. The team focuses on assigning cases as locally as possible (usually within 30 minutes) to your home address or regular school/other work location. Travel time pay and mileage reimbursements are available (when applicable). AKABA is a private and independent agency founded in 2014 in Massachusetts by health care professionals. They work with families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders in their homes, communities and at their center to provide high quality ABA Services. They use the Science of ABA to implement individualized interventions that help clients cultivate functional behaviors in a variety of settings by enhancing communication skills and teaching strategies for self-regulation.

Requirements

Must have Your Own Car or Access to a Vehicle (not Uber/Bus)
Must have a Driver's License
Must have 2-3 days of afternoon availability (ie. between 3-8 PM)
Must have completed High School
High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
Valid Driver's License (Required)
Personal vehicle (Required)
Friendly, energetic, and enjoys working with individuals with special needs
Experience working with children
Comfortable going into people's homes and helping families learn how to manage the effects of an Autism diagnosis
Ability to attend an initial orientation
Timely and organized
Ability to work independently
Proven ability to communicate effectively within a variety of situations

Nice To Haves

Some Saturday availability is preferred but not required.
Bachelor's degree, EEC and other certifications are welcomed

Responsibilities

Creating a fun and engaging learning environment
Working under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
Working with families for effective collaboration
Submitting all required paperwork in a timely manner
Electronic Data collection
Implementing individualized behavior support plans
Implementing skill acquisition programs

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling
Paid Orientation & Training
Free, Online 40-hour RBT Online Program with bonus for completion and pay increase
401K with matching
Supportive Environment and BCBAs with small caseloads
Ongoing Paid Training
All Federal Holidays Off
Tablet for data collection and toys/materials for client engagement
Mileage reimbursement & Travel Time Pay (per policy)
Case matching: 1-2 regularly assigned clients with whom you can build rapport with over time