Behavior Therapist- afternoons: Monday thru Friday - Southbridge

New Beginnings ABA Company•Southbridge, MA

3h•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

As a behavior therapist, you are directly responsible for providing the one-to-one instruction of skills and alternatives to interfering behavior(s) based on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. We encourage a Holistic approach to ABA treatment; offering Outstanding support to our clients and their families in a multitude of settings (home, center & community).

Requirements

18+ and possess a GED/High School Diploma or higher
Valid driver's license
Reliable vehicle available to them at all times
Successfully pass a CORI check
Successfully pass a DRIVING record check
Capability to work independently as well as in a team environment with colleagues and Supervisors.
Exhibits excellent articulation skills in both verbal and written communication.
Possesses the aptitude to coordinate with others in recognizable and demonstrated ways.
Excellent attention to detail
Ability, with training, to perform appropriate physical restraint as needed
Punctuality and accountability
Capacity to maintain confidentiality and a high standard of ethics; Work well with teams (staff, families, and clinical consultants).
Can receive feedback in a professional manner and work independently with initial direction.
Skilled at standing for extended periods of time when needed and/or walk/run after clients
Excellent play skills for toddler/young child age groups, along with the agility to get up from and down to floor level to interact with clients at their level
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Effective organizational skills including the ability to: multitask, prioritize tasks, and communicate well with other staff.
Maintain a positive attitude and show enthusiasm at work every day; Provide support in crisis situations, consistently implementing predetermined behavioral strategies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities with accompanying behavioral disorders.

Responsibilities

Providing the one-to-one instruction of skills and alternatives to interfering behavior(s) based on the principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Timely and accurate notification and documentation of incidents and plans.
Maintain accurate data and graphing on all designated programs.
May work with other specialists and/or parents to implement additional specified goals and objectives.
Cleaning up after client sessions and helping out other staff when asked.