Per-Diem Behavior Technician (Aba Therapist)

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. (NAC) is an award-winning not-for-profit agency in Manhattan, with a satellite Bronx office dedicated to serving children and families with medical complexity, chronic health conditions, significant disabilities, and behavioral challenges. To assist in achieving this mission, NAC is currently seeking a Behavior Technician (ABA Therapist) to join its Peter Haje Center for Autism.

Department/Program: The Peter Haje Center for Autism at New Alternatives for Children is one of many programs within NAC’s Mental Health Clinic as part of the Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic. NAC’s Mental Health Clinic provides a full range of psychiatric and psychological services, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy. NAC provides ABA therapy as part of its Family Centered Treatment approach. Parents and caregivers are critical contributors to treatment and valued members of each ABA treatment team.

TheBehavior Technician will report to the Associate Director of The Peter Haje Center for Autism within the Comprehensive Healthcare Center (CHC) located at New Alternatives for Children, Inc. NAC’s on-site CHC includes Article 31 and Article 28 clinics and delivers a range of integrated interdisciplinary medical and mental health services. The hallmark of the agency is assuring quality professional and strength-based services to children and families involved in the child welfare system.

Title of Position: Behavior Technician (Social Skills Group)

Position Type:* Per-Diem *(Center-Based)

Pay Range: $25-$30 per hour based on experience

Location: 825 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Department: Peter Jae Center for Autism

Description of Responsibilities:

· Deliver ABA therapy to clients who have autism, including but not limited to the use of Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Reinforcement Systems, Extinction Procedures, Verbal Behavior, Task Analysis, Behavior Reduction, Adaptive Daily Living Skills Training, Vocational Skills Training and Social Skills Training

· Be able to work 1:1 and within a small group.

· Responsible for set up and break down of group activities.

· Understand the basic ABA principles.

· Implement Social Skills Group Treatment Plans

· Collect and graph the ABA program and behavioral data per session.

· Take daily descriptive log notes of each session.

· Communicate professionally with caregivers and relevant NAC staff.

· Communicate consistently with Supervising BCBA/LBA

· Must be available Thursdays from 4:00-7:00 pm; other days may become available.

Required Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field (preferred)

· Requires a minimum of 6 months experience implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.

· Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) preferred.

· Experience working with individuals who present with challenging behaviors preferred

· Experience working with a variety of individuals is highly preferred.

· Experience delivering services within a social skills group is preferred

· Crisis intervention training is preferred

Required Skills:

· Requires a minimum of 1 year experience working with children and young adults who have neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.

How to Apply:

Please indicate Per Diem Behavior Technician in the subject line when applying. Please contact Nasrin Actar and submit a cover letterand resumeto hr@nackidscan.org.

For information on New Alternatives for Children, Inc., visit our website at www.nackidscan.org

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

New Alternatives for Children, Inc. was founded on the principle of inclusion. We strive to create and maintain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace at all levels. It is not enough to serve; we must strive to dismantle oppressive policies and practices.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10 per week

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Application Question(s):

• Are you available Thursdays from 4:00-7:00 pm?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• implementing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.: 1 year (Preferred)
• delivering ABA therapy to children: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10019