Teachers Aide - EI/ Preschool -Riverhead

Family of Kidz•Riverhead, NY

14h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is for a Part Time Center-Based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist/Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) located in Riverhead, NY. The hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-11:30am, though hours may vary. Compensation ranges from $18-$20/hourly, with rates determined by the service provided, professional experience, and license/certifications held. Since 1998, Family of Kidz has been dedicated to helping children with special needs, from birth to adulthood, by establishing a strong understanding of each child’s needs and teaching skills for greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. Family of Kidz is an equal employment opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on various protected characteristics, and this policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 months ABA working with children or adolescents with Autism in a supervised setting.
Successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education or related field.
Critical thinker with a problem-solving mind.
Passionate to work with children, adolescents, families and therapists.
Sterling values, high integrity.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exposure to the practice of maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Excellent time management/organizational skills.
Act with humility and grace.
Empathetic & considerate of others.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with Clinical Supervisors to implement principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy.
Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions.
Acquire and maintain RBT credential in accordance with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) within the first 90 days of employment.
Use Central Reach platform for data collection and graphing.
Implement Behavior Support Plans and Behavior Intervention Plans as directed.
Effectively manage learners including physical crisis intervention protocols, while ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
Understand and demonstrate the company core values.