Center-based Social Skills Group ABA Paraprofessional - Latham, NY
ABA Social Skills Group 4:30pm-6:30pm
Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Behavior Therapist / ABA Therapist / ABA Paraprofessional
Location: Latham, NY Center
Total Compensation Range: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Ascend Autism is seeking caring, dedicated ABA Behavior Technicians (also known as Behavior Therapists) to join our supportive team. In this rewarding role, you’ll have the opportunity to provide hands-on ABA therapy to children under the guidance of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). As a member of our team, you'll not only contribute to the progress and development of each child but also be a part of a warm, collaborative environment where your growth and success matter. If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can truly make a difference working with children, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Responsibilities :
- Provide small group (1:3 or 1:5) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and instruction in our after-school, center-based program
- Implement individualized treatment plans developed by BCBAs
- Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions to monitor progress
- Provide regular verbal and written progress updates
- Participate in team meetings and training workshops
- Follow the policies and procedures of Ascend Autism
- Experience working with children, comfortable with 2-10 y/o's
- Experience with developmental disabilities (preferred)
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Fluent in English; additional opportunities for candidates with other language fluency
- College graduate or some college experience (preferred)
- Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification or willingness to obtain certification – see below for details!
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification
- Competitive pay ($20-27/hr)
- A rewarding experience helping children and families reach their full potential
- Professional development, leadership opportunities, and scholarship/education assistance opportunities
What is a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)?
Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) are therapists that work one-on-one or in small groups with children diagnosed with autism and directly implement an ABA treatment plan designed and guided by BCBAs. RBTs help the children acquire new skills and work toward the goals of improving communication, social interactions, problem-solving and adaptive living skills.
Ascend provides on-the-job training to become certified as a Registered Behavior Technician! The 40-hour online course, RBT Competency Assessment, and RBT exam can all be completed in six weeks or less. Ascend will cover the costs of the course and provide a raise once you receive your new certification! To learn more, please visit Ascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin, and any other protected status.
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