ABA Therapist 15-20 Hours

Salary: $20-$23 /hr

Do you enjoy learning how to support and improve human behavior through practical everyday strategies?

Discover a rewarding career path with AKABA where commitment to helping others achieve significant life goals is both valued and celebrated.

AKABA LLC. welcomes reliable and dynamic professionals to join us as part-timeABA Therapists or Behavior Techs. ABA therapists provide 1-to-1 ABA services in the home, center, and community settings to individuals diagnosed with Autism (ASD). 

We offer FREE ongoing and paid training for professional development including RBT courses and opportunities for BCBA candidate supervision!

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour to start with the ability to increase your hourly rate by $1-3 dollars in a period of 3-6 months as you gain experience in the field.

Travel Time Pay

Mileage reimbursement beyond home travel radius.

Qualifications for the ABA Tech include:

• Friendly and energetic, enjoy working with children!!
• Has reliable transportation- meaning your own/family vehicle that is currently registered and available to your throughout the sessions as some clients require transport for certain services.
• 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 (after school hours between 2:30-8 pm)
  
• 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: ABA Techs - Behavior Therapists 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 promptly
• Attending monthly case review meetings with their direct supervisor
  

Experiences as a Paraprofessional, Assistant Teacher, Rehabilitative Assistant, Educational Associate, and/or Direct Support Professionals is highly applicable to this role. We welcome those who've worked in these types of positions to consider this exciting and rewarding opportunity to help kids with Autism achieve socially significant goals!

Required education for ABA Techs - Behavior Therapists:

• ABA Tech: High school or equivalent
  
• RBT:  Active RBT certification with the Board.
  

Required license or certification:

• Valid Driver's License
  

Job Location: 

• Worcester, MA area

Job Hiring Status:

Hiring Now! 

Required experience:

• Working with Kids or Teens: minimum 6 months  
  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)