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Job Location
Rancho Mirage , CA
Salary Range
$18.00 - $23.00
Description
Job title Behavior Therapist I
Reports to Behavior Consultant
FLSA Classification Part-time, non-exempt or Full-time, non-exempt
Job purpose
The Behavior Therapist I will provide early intervention and ABA therapy in a naturalistic, positive, fun manner, develop a rapport and relationship with each assigned child and their family, and will implement goals and behavior plans as developed by the BCBA and Behavior Consultant.
Duties and responsibilities
Working conditions
This position requires working in the clients homes, schools and at Dream Big Childrens Center. Some of these environments are not controlled by the company and the employee may experience uncomfortable temperature, disordered rooms, loudness, non-preferred smells etc. The company will work with employees and clients to make the work environment as comfortable as possible, however there are some conditions that are beyond the companys control. In the event that the employee is not comfortable in an environment, they may request to be transferred to another client. Dream Big will not require employees to work in any environment in which they do not feel comfortable.
Physical requirements
Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, running, squatting, bending over, kneeling and sitting on the floor.
Direct reports
Behavior Consultant
Dream Big Celebrates Differences
We don't just dream of inclusive and equal environments- we create them. Dream Big is passionate about building an inclusive work and play space where everyone is celebrated. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dream Big does not discriminate based upon race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate each uniqueness in our clients and staff- we know we are better together.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Upon request reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless doing so would create undue hardship for the company.
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, business needs, or technological advances.)
This is not a contract of employment and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job requirements and/ or to require that other or different tasks be performed at its discretion.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the duties, requirements and responsibilities of my position with Dream Big Childrens Center, Inc. as outlined in this job description.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Job Location
Rancho Mirage , CA
Salary Range
$18.00 - $23.00
Description
Job title Behavior Therapist I
Reports to Behavior Consultant
FLSA Classification Part-time, non-exempt or Full-time, non-exempt
Job purpose
The Behavior Therapist I will provide early intervention and ABA therapy in a naturalistic, positive, fun manner, develop a rapport and relationship with each assigned child and their family, and will implement goals and behavior plans as developed by the BCBA and Behavior Consultant.
Duties and responsibilities
- To implement behavior therapy with children diagnosed with autism and related developmental disabilities and with their families as part of a clinical team.
- To build relationships and make learning fun for each child
- To implement behavior plans and interventions as directed by the behavior consultant and BCBA
- To target skills goals as directed by the behavior consultant and clinical supervisor
- To work with parents on teaching skills goals
- To collect data on the child's behaviors and progress with goals as directed by the clinical supervisor
- To collaborate with the clinical team during team meetings
- To attend and participate in on-going trainings, in-service sessions, and other meetings as scheduled.
- To log all hours worked, obtain signatures from authorized guardians and submit timesheets on time
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment throughout the Center, including cleaning up areas upon completion of each session.
- Responsible for leading group ABA.
Working conditions
This position requires working in the clients homes, schools and at Dream Big Childrens Center. Some of these environments are not controlled by the company and the employee may experience uncomfortable temperature, disordered rooms, loudness, non-preferred smells etc. The company will work with employees and clients to make the work environment as comfortable as possible, however there are some conditions that are beyond the companys control. In the event that the employee is not comfortable in an environment, they may request to be transferred to another client. Dream Big will not require employees to work in any environment in which they do not feel comfortable.
Physical requirements
Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds. Frequent standing, walking, running, squatting, bending over, kneeling and sitting on the floor.
Direct reports
Behavior Consultant
Dream Big Celebrates Differences
We don't just dream of inclusive and equal environments- we create them. Dream Big is passionate about building an inclusive work and play space where everyone is celebrated. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dream Big does not discriminate based upon race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, color, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We celebrate each uniqueness in our clients and staff- we know we are better together.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Upon request reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless doing so would create undue hardship for the company.
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, business needs, or technological advances.)
This is not a contract of employment and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job requirements and/ or to require that other or different tasks be performed at its discretion.
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the duties, requirements and responsibilities of my position with Dream Big Childrens Center, Inc. as outlined in this job description.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in psychology or related field from an accredited institution preferred, or enrollment in degree program leading to a degree in psychology or a related field
- Experience working with children with autism in an educational or therapy setting for at least 6 months
- Complete TB test and livescan clearance
