Paraprofessional/Behavior Therapist- White Plains
About The Position
Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Paraprofessional/Behavior Therapists for cases in Carmel and surrounding areas. The organization provides pediatric therapy to children with developmental disabilities through ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy services. Services may be provided in home, community, and clinic settings; this role requires comfort working in a home-based setting. The Paraprofessional/Behavior Therapist provides direct ABA instruction according to plans outlined by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), collaborates with the case team, communicates with families, and collects and organizes program data. Achieve Beyond provides training and use of its paperless billing and data collection system, full practice management support, continuing education workshops and trainings, and team-building meetings, events, and trainings. Compensation is based on experience and education, with an hourly rate of $19–$25.
Requirements
- At least 1–2 years of experience working with children ages 2–21 in a supervised setting, or successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field.
- Successful completion of the 20-hour classroom training provided by Achieve Beyond 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 and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor.
- Must be comfortable working in a home-based setting.
- Passion for working with children, families, and therapists and for providing services to high standards.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using ABA.
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 and sharing resources and strategies for promoting consistency at home and in the community.
- 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.
Benefits
- Training and use of the 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; Achieve Beyond is an ASHA and BACB ACE provider.
- Team-building meetings, events, and trainings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
