Aspen Interventionist

Job Description

Who We Are:

We are a multidisciplinary team who values the benefits of building social relationships, increasing effective communication, and developing the foundations of learning through naturally occurring routines and age-appropriate activities.

We offer high quality therapy that allows each person to thrive. We specialize in serving children with social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs as well as autism, ADHD, and learning differences. One focus is on evidence-based, naturalistic, and play-based interventions for young children with autism. We also provide services to young adults and children who would benefit from a multi-faceted approach and behavior analytic services. Our main office is located in Denver but we are expanding services to the Roaring Fork Valley, Aspen to Glenwood Springs.

We seek to empower families, sow knowledge, and share the journey by:

• Integrating behavior analytic principles and knowledge of development and autism, in the context of family and community systems, to create the highest quality interventions that allow each individual to thrive.
• Sharing our expertise in order build a better community for all.
• Respecting the knowledge and expertise of caregivers and community partners, the desires of each individual, and the value of reciprocal relationships.

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate professional in the field of Special Education or Applied Behavior Analysis as a full-time interventionist to provide therapy for clients in a variety of settings (home, school, and community).

Benefit to You:

• Opportunity to earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification with support from our nationally-recognized BCBAs
• Personalized growth and development within our organization
• Professional development opportunities – such as continuing education, conferences, workshops, and a variety of certifications
• The ability to expand your experience by working with a wide variety of needs, ages, and demographics
• The chance to build relationships within the autism community

What You’ll Do:

• Provide 1:1 therapy to young children, early and older elementary school-aged students in a variety of settings including the home, and the community, focusing on instruction in the naturalistic environment
• Provide 1:1 academic tutoring for elementary school-aged students in a variety of settings including school, home, and community
• Keep children engaged in motivating, naturalistic, intensive therapy throughout the treatment session
• Collect data daily during all treatment sessions
• Implement Behavior Intervention Plans and respond appropriately to all challenging behaviors
• Monitor student progress and collaborate with lead Board Certified Behavior Analyst to make modifications to instruction, programming, or behavior plans
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide uniform, high-quality treatment
• Attend monthly team meetings for all clients
• Hours of therapy may range between 8 am-8 pm

What We Need:

• 2 years working with children with disabilities providing either ABA therapy or special education services as a teaching assistant, therapist or teacher
• A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, communication disorders, special education, behavior analysis or a related field
• Willingness to learn new therapeutic skills, focusing on naturalistic intervention in typical settings
• A love of learning and teaching, and a desire to improve your practice
• Physically able to perform job responsibilities (active movement, lifting up to 40 lbs.)
• Mode of reliable transportation

Our Preferred Experience:

• Current RBT Certification
• 2 years implementing ABA therapy with significant experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Natural Environment Training (NET), Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) or Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) therapy
• Some Master’s coursework in Early Childhood Special Education or Applied Behavior Analysis
• A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, communication disorders, special education, behavior analysis or a related field

Salary and Position Type

• Full-time (30 hours of direct service a week)
• Competitive pay
• BCBA Supervision for candidates seeking certification
• Medical Benefits; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (full time only)
• Short Term Disability (full time only)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Start date ASAP
• Bonus

To Apply:

Visit our website or submit a cover letter with your resume that answers the following questions:

• Why are you interested in this position?
• Describe your experience in working with individuals with ADHD, autism and/or different learning profiles, specifically as applicable to this position.
• What skills or competencies do you hope this position will help to develop and/or foster for you/your career?
• What motivates you to perform your best work?
• What are 3 of your core values?
• This position requires substantial drive time and independent work with clients. What appeals to you about these aspects of the position? What concerns do you have?
• When are you available to start?'

'Work Location: Multiple locationsWork Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000