Autism Behavioral Therapist (ABA)

Company Description

Behavioral Autism Therapies, LLC (B.A.T.) is one of the most rapidly growing agencies in Southern California, and is currently expanding its clinical team.

B.A.T. provides support to families of individuals with Autism and special needs, through the implementation of effective Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and strategies. We provide customized behavioral programs for their individual challenges, enabling them to enhance their quality of life.Our agency focuses on teamwork, and require 100% parent participation in our program. Our vision is to be one of the most respected companies in this industry, not only for the services we provide for these families, but most importantly, for the difference that we make in their lives.

Minimum Education Required for Position

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Certification Required for Position

RBT Preferred

Job Description + Responsibilities

Full-time or part-time positions are available for energetic, creative, and detail-oriented applicants who will provide in-home behavior intervention services to children with Autism and their families using the principles and practices of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative and collaborative team of individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the community, one family at a time. The Therapists will be responsible for providing in-home services under the management of the Clinical Supervisor and Program Director.

Responsibilities:

Provide behavior management, Discrete Trial Training, floor time, social skills, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) strategies and parent education to families with development disabilities. Each session will last 2-3 hours, depending on each family's needs. Therapists will follow through with the appropriate services determined by the Clinical Supervisor.

Collect data and complete program checklist and calculating the correct statistics based on data collected throughout each session.

Indicate a need to check for mastery and introduction of new programs into the program list to the Clinical Supervisor on each individual case.

Write monthly summaries to include the graph of data collected within that month

Attend family clinic meetings, as directed by the Clinical Supervisor on each individual case

Conduct weekly debriefs with Clinical Supervisor

Attend quarterly staff meetings and professional development meetings

Report any incidents and communication from parents to the Clinical Supervisor

Contact the Clinical Supervisor and family at least 24 hours prior to missing a session. The missed session must be rescheduled for another time during the same month

Attend to other duties assigned and/or approved by the Clinical Supervisor and Program Director

Follow ethical standards regarding behavioral modification

Be familiar with each consumer's positive support plan and Behavior Intervention Agreement

Be familiar with the facility's program design

Promote and advocate for consumer's rights

Maintain telephone contact and a reliable method to record scheduled appointments and return phone calls within 24 hours

Maintain reliable transportation and current liability insurance for the vehicle-Stand, sit twist, kneel, bend-over, crouch down, walk, & sit/play on the floor for extended periods of time as well as lift, push, and pull up to 40 lbs without assistance from another adult

Position / Certification supervising this position

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in applied behavior analysis, education, psychology, sociology, child development or a related field.

Valid California driver's license and car insurance is required for driving to the homes of the families you will serve.

Livescan Fingerprinting (FBI/DOJ) Clearance

Negative TB Test Results

Bilingual a plus

American Sign Language (ASL) Proficiency also a plus

Salary, Benefits, + Opportunities

Competitive hourly rate depending on education and experience in the field

Includes direct service hourly rate and administrative rate for drive time

Candidates are paid for 12-hour training program

Supervision by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) will qualify towards the clinical hours required by the BACB. This valuable training will sharpen your skills and prepare you for potential growth opportunities.

On-site classes are being provided in collaboration with National University for a Master's Degree in Education, with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Medical and dental benefits available for full-time employees