ABA Therapist: Full Time
Job Description
Autism Bridges, one of Autism Care Partners family of care centers, located in Burlington, VT, Bedford, and Newington NH and Methuen, MA, provides individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Under the guidance of a B.C.B.A. Supervisor, a Therapists implements one-on-one behavioral intervention programs primarily in a clinic setting with some sessions at home or community locations, using the principles of ABA. Autism Bridges provides comprehensive training on Applied Behavior Analysis, discrete trial teaching techniques, management of maladaptive behaviors, social skills development, and data collection techniques needed to implement the client’s program. Therapists who demonstrate strong ABA knowledge and communication skills have significant opportunities to advance their careers within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Implement skill acquisition programs using discrete trial teaching, natural environment training, and behavior reduction procedures
- Record behavior data
- Assist child with activities of daily living
- Participate in clinical meetings and team meetings
- Document intervention plans, goals and outcomes
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- Minimum two years college undergraduate or equivalent experience (preferably studying Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Speech, or related fields)
Therapeutic Skills:
- Patience
- Ability to work well with special-needs children
- Ability to accurately record data
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and independently
- Ability to manage a flexible therapy schedule at multiple locations
- Availability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
Other Requirements:
- Must be available until 6:00pm
- Have means of transportation, license to drive and proof of valid insurance
- No prior criminal history
Compensation
- Competitive hourly rates
- Paid drive time
- Minimal drive time requirement
- Shift differential ($5/hour for last minute coverage of shifts)
- Paid training for RBT Credential
- 100% coverage of RBT exam and initial application fees with 1 year employment
- Health insurance coverage (75%-80% company paid)
- Dental Insurance (Employee paid pre-tax)
- Paid vacation starting first year (up to 70 hours in year 1)
- 8 Paid Holidays (after 1 year of employment)
- Dependent care flexible spending account (Employee paid pre-tax)
- 401K with Company Match (1.5% of first 6% on earnings)
- 100% paid Professional liability insurance
- Supportive working environment
- Short Term Disability (Employee Paid)
- Life Insurance (Employee Paid)
- Significant opportunities for career advancement
- 50% Tuition coverage for Master of Science in ABA degree at specifics BACB VCS
- Free supervised independent fieldwork for BACB requirements
Please email resume and cover letter to careers@autismbridges.com