ABA Fieldwork Mentee
Autism Care Partners · Westford, MA · Yesterday
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
The Mentee's main objective is to prepare for the role of Behavior Analyst by: implementing ABA treatment goals in 1:1 client sessions with high fidelity; meeting mastery criteria across six defined competencies as outlined in Phase 1 of the ACP Fieldwork Standards Guide; adhering to all components of the ACP Supervised Fieldwork Contract; and meeting the expectations for supervised fieldwork put forth by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Responsibilities
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position
- Perform all the duties of a Phase 1 Fieldwork Mentee as defined in job description
- Provide scheduled 1:1 direct ABA treatment with clients for an average of 75% of hours worked each week
- Allocate paid non-billable time to tasks defined as "unrestricted" by the BCBA Handbook for an average of 25% of hours worked each week
- Display qualities appropriate for a role model
- Model flexibility with team changes
- Address concerns in a fair and constructive manner
- Present a willingness to help
- Build rapport with all therapy team members
- Promote a positive work environment
- Participate in cultural initiatives
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Enthusiasm and positive can-do attitude
- Experience working and playing with young children primarily ages 2-6 years old
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team as well as independently
- Patience with working with children
- Communicate well in both verbal and written forms
- Willingness to take direction from BCBA
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective role model qualities
Education and experience
- Education: Must be either enrolled in behavior analytic coursework, or have matriculated toward a degree in behavior analysis, or have completed a verified course sequence in behavior analysis
- Licensures: Completion of RBT certification within 90 days
Physical demands
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs
- Must be able to frequently assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) while attending to the needs of active children
- Must be willing and able to utilize quick body movements as indicated in the Behavior Intervention Plan while working with challenging behavior
Additional requirements
- No prior criminal history
- Ability to utilize technology
- Strong computer skills required – Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Windows
- Specific computer skills required – Central Reach
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
- Competitive and consistent pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 10 Paid Holidays + 11 PTO Days in year 1
- Full-Time Mon-Friday set schedule - NO weekends or late nights
- Center-based services with BCBA's onsite to support their teams
- Guaranteed weekly hours regardless of client cancellation
- Clinical support from experienced clinicians and collaboration
- Supervision for RBTs and master level students in pursuit of acquiring their BCBA
- Hands on initial and ongoing, client specific, training
- Voluntary Benefits – Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability coverage, Accident and Critical Illness Coverage