Paraprofessional

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Forest Hills, NY

5d

About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Paraprofessionals to provide pediatric ABA services to children in cases throughout Queens. The role involves delivering direct instruction in accordance with educational plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), collaborating with the case team, communicating with families, and collecting and organizing program data. Work takes place in home-based and/or clinical settings. Compensation is determined by experience and education and discussed during the interview process; the starting hourly rate is $20–$24.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working with children with special needs ages 2–21 in a supervised setting, or successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field.
• Successful completion of Achieve Beyond's 30-hour classroom, online, or clinical observation training and a passing grade on the competency exam upon completion.
• Self-motivation, teamwork, patience, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisors.
• Comfort working in a home-based and/or clinical setting.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, or public transportation.
• Ability to climb and descend staircases, regularly lift 10 pounds, and sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods.

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 assigned to the case.
• Communicate frequently with family members, provide debriefs at the end of each session, and share 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 a paperless billing and data collection system.
• Full practice management support, including intake, staffing, billing, tracking authorizations, insurance correspondence, and certification maintenance.
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings; Achieve Beyond is an ASHA and BACB ACE provider.
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings.
• Career development support, including assistance with the process of becoming an RBT.
• Employee referral rewards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed