ABA Therapist at Easterseals Blake Foundation

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis, Data Collection, Behavior Management, Collaboration, Communication, Flexibility, Empathy, Professional Development, Instructional Efficacy, Self-Care Assistance, Community Engagement, Positive Role Model, Feedback Acceptance, Classroom Management, Goal Setting, Creativity

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Student Responsibilities: Actively participate in professional development and extracurricular activities Proactively manage student behavior according to shared expectations and ABA guidelines Engage families and community members in the learning process Constant attention to and interaction with the assigned student (Note: when student is on break therapist should be interacting with student teaching play skills or prepping next trials) Constant delivery of approvals to student Accurately taking data and notes on targeted behaviors and any new observed behaviors Working toward and completing training objectives Assisting in toileting and self-care needs of student Picking up and cleaning as you go to ensure the classroom environment is safe and conducive to learning Demonstrating flexibility in scheduling and student assignment Staying current on programming/curriculum and adapting program changes as they occur Consistently following classroom schedule School Responsibilities: Set and work toward ambitious behavioral and academic goals Deliver community-based instruction Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement and reinforce all components of a consistently positive, creative, and solutions-oriented school culture Running NET, DTT, and academic programs accurately according to the curriculum Accurately summarizing and graphing data Accepting and executing feedback from the Center Director, PATH Director, and BCBAs Working as a teammate in the classroom and throughout Chartwell Communicating concerns in a friendly and professional manner Completing assigned chores before leaving to ensure center cleanliness Staying current on programming/curriculum and adapting program changes as they occur Timeliness and punctuality for arrival (8:00 AM), lunch (30 minutes), and departure (3:45 PM at the earliest) Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree; preferred but not mandatory in Psychology A commitment to fulfill the school’s mission and vision A passion for helping children and adults with learning differences Experience working with children and/or adults with autism Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis The desire to be part of a true Professional Learning Community Flexibility, patience, perception and empathy A “Can-Do” attitude Show respect and courtesy to students, parents, and colleagues Accept feedback from supervisors in a polite and constructive manner Communicate effectively to students, parents, and colleagues Maintain confidential information about students and their families Act as a positive role model and representative of Chartwell both at Chartwell and in the community A strong desire to increase instructional efficacy by receiving and implementing feedback An unwavering commitment to help each of our young learners excel behaviorally, academically, emotionally and socially PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS with or without accommodation: The employee is regularly required to operate a computer and communicate with others on the phone and in person The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands and lift /move lightweight items Ability to move independently within the facility and the community Ability to care for student in caring and professional manor Ability to lift small children WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a normal working office setting that is environmentally controlled and out in the field.

Responsibilities

The ABA Therapist is responsible for managing student behavior, engaging with families, and delivering community-based instruction. They must also accurately take data on targeted behaviors and assist with self-care needs.