Job Description

Overview:

Gain rewarding experience with Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) part of LEARN Behavioral!

Full Time opportunities working in schools!!!

• Monday-Friday between 8:00am-6:00pm availability preferred.
• $20 - $23 / hour

See why working with AST could be the perfect fit for you:

Who Were Looking For:

Working as a Paraprofessional in the school environment and/or in-home requires some specific characteristics that we look for, including:

• A genuine desire to help children with autism and their families reach their goals.
• A steady supply of compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, goodwill, and reliability.
• A willingness to learn about autism, learning differences, and ABA.

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves:

For over 20 years, AST has provided evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to help children, teens, and adults with autism find success.

We understand there are many jobs in the market now to consider, but if youre looking for rewarding work and an opportunity to learn new skills that you can use throughout your life, youve come to the right place!

What We Offer:

At AST, we want to help you reach your career goals. Once you learn the ropes of ABA, theres potential to be promoted in as little as three months and plenty of opportunities to develop professionally! Check out our additional perks.

• If you work full-time, you can earn up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days of employment.
• If you work part-time, you are eligible for sick leave.

Specifics to This Position:

• Working with clients ages 5-22 with autism and special needs in their homes or on a school case.
• Education requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Transportation requirements: Reliable transportation
  • Valid Drivers License and personal vehicle preferred
• Schedule requirements: Full-time hours between 8 a.m. to 6pm preferred
• Earn starting pay at $20/hr and up with experience.
• Become eligible to earn (RBT) certification

What You Have:

• Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 (on or before the first day of employment).
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule: mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings.
• The ability to pass a background check.
• Not to mention, its a plus if you:
  • Are bi-lingual, with English/Spanish fluency.
  • Studied, majored, or minored in psychology, education, special education, childcare, behavioral health, health science, or a related field.
  • Have experience working with children in a school setting, implementing behavior analytic interventions.
  • Are familiar with and/or certified in NCVI or related non-crisis intervention training.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Gaining training and skills to support a career in behavior analysis, behavioral health, teaching, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, counseling, mental health, and parenting.
• Creating lasting, positive change for children and their families.
• Implementing strategies outlined in students' behavior support plans under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
• Partnering with school district personnel to support students in accessing the curriculum through the implementation of behavior analytic procedures.
• Utilizing crisis management procedures to de-escalate students' engagement in challenging behaviors.

Physical requirements vary and are based on specific client assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds and move quickly, according to client needs. It is necessary to be able to sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run.

Ready to make a difference in someones life, including your own? Apply today.

AST is part of LEARN Behavioral, a collective group of ABA providers dedicated to delivering collaborative care and nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs in communities from coast-to-coast.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Candidates interested in the following positions will find this role similarly rewarding and are encouraged to apply: teacher, psychologist, behavior analyst, speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist, social worker, home health aide (HHA), teacher aide, child care worker, instructor, counselor, education assistant, home care worker, caregiver, mental health therapist, childcare assistant, behavior technician, life skills coach.

This position is similar to the following positions at other companies: behavioral technician, behavior therapist, registered behavior technician, RBT, board certified autism therapist, BCAT, behavior treatment technician, ABA tutor, line therapist, behavior interventionist, autism instructor.

Compensation Range:

$20 - $23 / hour

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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