What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Therapist position at South Shore Autism Center LLC?
South Shore Autism Center is looking for energetic Behavior Therapists to join our team. There are part-time positions available in our West Bridgewater Center location.
Position Summary
Behavior Therapist, West Bridgewater Center
Part-Time, Flexible hours
Available Hours : Monday-Friday, 10 : 45AM-2 : 15PM
Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities
- Provide direct services to clients (ages 2-13) with autism in SSAC's early childhood autism center and social skills groups
- Implement ABA instructional programming
- Remain positive and actively engaged with client during ABA session
- Follow supervising BCBA behavior and teaching plans
- Report any clinical or family concerns to supervising BCBA
- Collect data on child's skills, challenging behaviors, and overall progress
- Complete daily client session notes
- Deliver and maintain consistent, punctual, reliable service per the client's service schedule
- Communicate professionally with family, team, and supervisors
- Work cooperatively with a team of support staff
- Participate in company Safety Care training for initial and re-certification
- Contribute to site-specific and company-wide projects and tasks as directed
- Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, and professional development days
- Protect the confidentiality of the client and family
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Behavior Therapist encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demands / Efforts
Work performed requires extended periods of walking and standing and constant movement throughout the day, e.g. this is not a seated or stationary position
Work may require assisting clients as necessary, including but not limited to : grooming / hygiene routines, eating routines and responding to behavioral incidents
Work may require occasional physical exertion including stooping, kneeling, crouching, and some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Work may require staff to sit or kneel on the ground with clients including the ability to quickly rise to a standing position if needed
This company utilizes Safety Care procedures. All staff are required to complete and pass company provided training
Benefits include, but are not limited to :
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
South Shore Autism Center complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and / or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
Qualifications (Education / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Associates degree; bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or related field preferred
Prior experience with ABA or working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
Three (3) years experience working with children
Two (2) references from a professional or academic supervisor
Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
Physical ability to occasionally lift, transport clients or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; physical ability to move quickly to follow clients when walking or running
Availability to work until 6 : 30 PM at least two (2) days per week
Must consent to a criminal background investigation
Compensation details : 20-25 Hourly Wage
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