Paraprofessional

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Garden City, NY

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About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time, hourly Paraprofessionals to provide pediatric ABA services to children throughout Long Island. The organization provides services for children with developmental disabilities, including ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy, in home, community, and clinic settings. Paraprofessionals work with a collaborative team and receive practice-management support, training, and career-development assistance. The starting hourly rate is $20–$25, depending on experience and availability; compensation is determined based on experience and education and discussed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Passion for working with children, families, and therapists.
• At least 2 years working with special needs children 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-motivated, a team player, and able to exercise patience and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor.
• Passion for helping children and families and providing services of the highest standards.
• Comfort working in a home-based and/or clinical setting.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned cases, including by personal vehicle, walking, and/or public transportation such as a bus or train.
• 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 by providing debriefs at the end of each session, as well as resources and strategies to promote 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, authorization tracking, 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.
• Career-development support, including assistance with the process of becoming an RBT.
• Employee rewards for providing referrals.

What This Job Offers

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