Autism Aide - In Home!
About the role
If you're looking for more than a job, join Maxim Healthcare as a Behavior Technician and help children and/or adults build skills that can support greater independence, communication, and connection. You'll provide one-on-one support in home-based or community-based settings, depending on each client's individual needs, while working alongside experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts. No two sessions are exactly alike, but every session provides an opportunity to celebrate progress and help someone reach an important goal.
What You'll Do
- Work one-on-one with children and/or adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and similar developmental delays and behavioral health challenges
- Help individuals build social and communication skills
- Support families by addressing repetitive or restrictive behaviors
- Follow behavior-change plans created by Board Certified Behavior Analysts
- Collect and document progress, milestones, and session information accurately
- Create encouraging, structured interactions during every session
What You Bring
- Passion for working with individuals with special needs
- Proficiency in the English language is required
- Successful completion of 40-hour and ABA Training. Training provided, must be completed prior to providing service.
- Technological proficiency including mobile devices for documentation
- Strong communication skills
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Current PPD or Chest X Ray
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients)
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Qualifications
Either:
- Completed college coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral science, or human development; or
- At least one year of experience working with children as a Child Development professional, Camp Counselor, Paraprofessional, Behavioral Interventionist, ABA Therapist, or Behavior Technician
Why Join Maxim?
- Competitive hourly pay with weekly paychecks
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account, life insurance, and 401(k) savings plan
- College partnership and tuition reimbursement options
- Mileage reimbursement
- Morning, afternoon, and evening schedules available
- High session utilization and makeup hours available
- Awards and recognition Program
- Opportunities to strengthen your behavioral-health skills and grow your career
Pay
Hourly Pay: $24 - $28 / hour
Schedule
Office hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm. Morning, afternoon, and evening schedules available.
Benefits
Health and Wellness: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement And Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.