Paraprofessional - Fairfax

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Paraprofessionals to provide pediatric ABA therapy to children throughout Fairfax County. The role involves delivering direct instruction according to an educational plan developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), collaborating with the case team, communicating with families, and collecting and organizing program data. Services may be provided 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, with a $200 sign-on bonus applicable after two weeks and a $300 retention bonus applicable after six months.

Achieve Beyond provides therapists with a paperless billing and data-collection system, full practice management support, continuing education workshops and trainings, team-building meetings and events, career-development support such as assistance becoming an RBT, and employee referral rewards.

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.
• Excellent 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 is preferred.

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, debriefing them after each session and providing resources and strategies for 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

• Paperless billing and data-collection system.
• Full practice management support, including intake, staffing, billing, authorization tracking, 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 in becoming an RBT.
• Employee referral rewards.
• $200 sign-on bonus applicable after two weeks.
• $300 retention bonus applicable after six months.

What This Job Offers

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