What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABA Therapist position at Apex K Home Care Inc.?
AKABA is looking for reliable professionals to join our team!
Are you looking for a part-time job with after school hours?
Do you enjoy working with children and helping individuals with disabilities?
Do you want a position that encourages your growth and learning?
Then, you could be a great ABA Therapist!
ABA Techs provide individualized ABA services in the home, center, and community settings to clients between the ages of 2-22 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
For your professional development: We provide virtual and in-person ABA courses, safety care training, and in-field training to prepare you for working 1-to-1 with our clients and beyond!
Job Type: Part-time, flexible scheduling with consistent hours. Monday-Friday (mostly afternoons). Saturday half-days are optional.
Most clients are seen during after-school hours (between 2:30-8 pm) on weekdays and Saturdays (if available).
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour (starts between $20-23 and increases at 3 or 6 months)
Flexible scheduling arises from case matching. During case matching, we assign therapists to a particular client based on the client's needs, the therapist's experience, and mutual availability (both for location & timing) with the goal being long-term success for the client and your growth as an ABA practitioner.
Other Benefits of the ABA Tech Position:
401k
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Travel pay
Mileage reimbursement per policy.
Career Advancement- Ongoing office and field training, online RBT training, and free BCBA candidate supervision are available.
Hiring Multiple Candidates
Similar to positions like ABA Tech, Behavior Therapist, Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician, ABA Instructor, ABA Tutor
Qualifications: Applicants should enjoy working with children, especially one-to-one.
Knowledge of and experience with Applied Behavior Analysis and the Psychology field is a plus.
Additional qualifications for the ABA Tech role include the following:
- Friendly and energetic, enjoy working with children.
- Experience working with children diagnosed with developmental disabilities (preferably Autism)
- Ability to attend an initial orientation
- Ability to work a minimum of 10 hours per week (mainly after school hours between 3-8 p.m. )
- Has reliable transportation
- Must be timely and organized
- Ability to work independently
- Proven ability to communicate effectively within a variety of situations
- Other relevant experience: working as a Teacher's Aide, Education Assistant, Child Care worker, Tutor, Instructor, Home Care Worker, Mental Health Therapist, Nursing Assistant
Responsibilities: The ABA Tech will work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and will be directly responsible for:
- Data collection
- Implementing individualized behavior support plans
- Implementing skill acquisition programs
- Working with families for effective collaboration on client
- Submitting all required paperwork in a timely manner
- Attending monthly case review meetings with their direct supervisor
Required education:
- High school or equivalent
Required license or certification:
- Valid Driver's License
Job Location: Metro Worcester, MA area
Required experience:
- Working with Kids or Teens: minimum 6 months
About AKABA: Home is the goal of most people; at AKABA, we work with families in their homes to provide world class ABA Services. We have the solutions for achieving the goal of home with convenience, dignity, safety, and improved health. AKABA is a private, independent agency founded and licensed in the state of Massachusetts. Founded by health care professionals, AKABA dedicates itself to a style of care that treats clients like family while preserving the dignity and authority of families affected by Autism.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
Salary : $20 - $24
