Pediatric Paraprofessional - Howell Township

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services • Howell Township, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Achieve Beyond is hiring a part-time, hourly Pediatric Paraprofessional to provide pediatric ABA therapy in a home-based setting in Howell Township, New Jersey. The role involves delivering direct ABA instruction according to a plan outlined by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), collaborating with the BCBA and other Behavior Therapists, and communicating with families to support consistency across home and community settings. The starting hourly rate is $20–$24. Afternoon hours are 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Therapists receive training in and use of the company’s paperless billing and data collection system. Achieve Beyond provides practice-management support, including intake, staffing, billing, authorization tracking, insurance correspondence, and certification maintenance, as well as access to continuing education workshops, trainings, and team-building events. Compensation depends on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process. This job description may change at any time.

Requirements

• At least two 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.
• Complete Achieve Beyond’s 20-hour online training and pass the competency exam upon completion.
• Be self-motivated, a team player, patient, and professional.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have strong communication skills with children, family members, and supervisors.
• Be comfortable working in a home-based setting.
• Be able to travel to and from assigned cases.
• Be able 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 BCBA.
• Participate in collaborative team meetings with the BCBA and other Behavior Therapists assigned to the case.
• Communicate with family members through end-of-session debriefs and provide resources and strategies for use at home and in the community.
• Collect daily data and organize the child’s program book weekly.
• Maintain confidentiality of information about children and families in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Travel to and from assigned cases, which may involve driving a personal vehicle, walking, or using public transportation.

Benefits

• Training and use of a paperless billing and data collection system.
• Practice-management support for intake, staffing, billing, authorization tracking, insurance correspondence, and certification maintenance.
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings; the company is an ASHA and BACB ACE provider.
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings.

What This Job Offers

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