ABA Behavior Therapist - La Crosse

Responsibilities

• Works under supervision to provide direct therapy to a team of 4-6 clients following client treatment plans ensuring goals and objectives are being met
• Documents therapy services accurately and timely (e.g., daily treatment notes, data collection, reporting parent and Partners In Excellence communications and client information)
• Ability to read written treatment directions, collect numeric data, and write progress notes
• Redirects, intervenes, observes, and monitors client behaviors
• Completes the required technical training and participates in ongoing training opportunities
• Redirects, intervenes, observes, and monitors client behaviors
• Problem solving and making appropriate decisions
• Possesses the interpersonal skills to be playful, enthusiastic, and bring a high level of energy into the therapeutic situation
• Works with a team and accepts corrective feedback, complying with supervisory direction
• Effective communication skills with parents, co-workers, and supervisors
• Makes sound decisions and uses good judgment when dealing with clients, parents, and co-workers
• Demonstrates dependability and consistency in therapy and other job-related activities
• Communicates daily progress and client concerns to the appropriate staff members
• Organizes and cleans clients’ space and equipment
• Aids in keeping the facility safe, organized, sanitary, and guides others to do the same
• Aids in assisting clients with personal care including dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, food, nutrition, and diet needs
• Lifts up to 50 pounds
• Attends and participates in meetings
• Reports all safety concerns to the Center Manager or their direct supervisor

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• At least 18 years of age
• Successfully passed an initial and subsequent background checks (no history of felonies, substantiated client maltreatment or vulnerable adult incidents, or disqualifying misdemeanors)
• Previous behavioral therapy experience preferred
• Knowledge of teaching procedures associated with Verbal Behavior Therapy
• General knowledge of typical and special needs clients