SUMMARY

Responsible for providing skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with autism, serious emotional disabilities and other developmental disabilities in the school, home, and/or community settings, under the direction of a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). The ABA therapist will collect data on programs, assist with staff training, and assist with assessments as needed.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent;
• Preferred: Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education or related field
• Required Work Experience:
• One year experience implementing ABA in the natural environment
• OR
• Two years experience in a school setting, working with students with behavior challenges (including students with Autism, SED and other developmental disabilities)

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• To ensure a safe and secure environment for our clients and staff, successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Continuation of employment may involve periodic rescreening, ensuring adherence to our ongoing safety and compliance standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Therapists must frequently move between client environments within the clinic and engage in physical activities that involve sitting, standing, reaching, and occasional kneeling or crouching as part of therapeutic interventions.
• Assist clients with physical transitions or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds as part of daily activities.
• Therapists must effectively analyze behavioral data, communicate with team members and clients, and use problem-solving skills to adapt therapy in real-time.
• Therapists need to maintain close and distance vision, including adjusting focus, to monitor clients’ responses and adapt interventions accordingly.
• Work in environments where noise levels vary from moderate to loud due to active client interactions.
• Therapists should demonstrate sufficient mobility and strength to implement safety interventions when necessary, following behavioral safety protocols.
• Therapists must possess the stamina and coping skills to manage potentially stressful and emotionally charged situations that arise in therapy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Directly implement prescribed individual programs, treatment plans, behavior intervention plans and/or group programs utilizing ABA strategies and interventions.
• Provide direct care and supervision of clients receiving services to ensure health and safety.
• Read, understand, and implement behavior change protocols and teaching techniques
• Accept feedback and ongoing training and implement it in client therapy sessions.
• Accurately collect, record and summarize data as prescribed.
• Document interventions, progress data, session notes
• Immediately report to BCBA any student incidents/variances or complaints.
• Communicate with staff and/or caregivers regarding student progress as instructed by the BCBA.
• Establishes & maintains therapeutic relationship by pairing self as a reinforcing entity and building the value for the client of social interaction with the RBT.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow workplace policies.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Therapists must frequently move between client environments within the clinic and engage in physical activities that involve sitting, standing, reaching, and occasional kneeling or crouching as part of therapeutic interventions.
• Assist clients with physical transitions or move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds as part of daily activities.
• Therapists must effectively analyze behavioral data, communicate with team members and clients, and use problem-solving skills to adapt therapy in real-time.
• Therapists need to maintain close and distance vision, including adjusting focus, to monitor clients’ responses and adapt interventions accordingly.
• Work in environments where noise levels vary from moderate to loud due to active client interactions.
• Therapists should demonstrate sufficient mobility and strength to implement safety interventions when necessary, following behavioral safety protocols.
• Therapists must possess the stamina and coping skills to manage potentially stressful and emotionally charged situations that arise in therapy