Autism Aide

Job Summary

Join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout the United States. Achieve Beyond offers ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy services in the metro New York area and surrounding regions.

Location

Albany, New York

Salary

24.00 Hourly

Benefits

• Training and use of paperless billing and data collection system
• Full practice management
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Participate in collaborative team meetings with BCBA and other Behavior Therapists on the case
• Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session, as well as resources and strategies that can be implemented in the home and community to promote consistency
• Collect daily data and organize child's program book weekly
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations

Requirements

• At least 2 years working with special needs children ages 2-21 in a supervised setting
• Successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or related field
• Experience using ABA preferred
• Passing grade on competency exam upon completion of 20 hour classroom training provided by Achieve Beyond
• Self-motivated, team player, and exercise patience/professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor
• Pasionate about helping children and families, and providing services of the highest standards!
• Comfortable working in a home-based setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases including but not limited to driving personal vehicle, walking, and/or use of public transportation such as a bus or train.
• The ability to climb and descend staircases
• The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
• The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/ or crawl for extended periods