Behavior Therapist

About the role

Sunny Days of California is hiring part-time ABA and RBT Therapists to provide in-home services to children on the autism spectrum (up to 29 hours per week). We provide services from 8:00am-8:00pm with prime-time hours Monday through Friday in the late afternoons/evenings. Bilingual in Spanish is a PLUS!

Responsibilities

• Create a fun, motivating experience to generate a positive learning environment for every individual
• Implement individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) programming under the direction of a BCBA/supervisor
• Use basic principles of ABA such as: reinforcement, prompting, fading, and shaping procedures
• Implement strategies to encourage socialization and daily living skills
• Effectively respond to and minimize difficult or disruptive behaviors by following the behavior intervention plan created by the BCBA/supervisor
• Collect data on ABA programming targets and utilize an online system (Central Reach) to enter, track, and view progress

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required with 1 year experience in Applied Behavior Analysis field preferred
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT certified), or RBT in process, is a PLUS
• Experience working with children, especially those with autism using ABA methodologies
• Candidates must be energetic, comfortable playing with children, and have a passion for helping youth achieve their true potential
• Bilingual in Spanish a PLUS

Benefits

• Top direct service rates paid, based on experience & education ($22-$24/hour for behavior therapist; $25-$29/hour for RBT)
• Flexible schedules & locations of your choice
• Eligible for sign on bonus (up to $250 for BTs and $500 for RBTs)
• Eligible for direct deposit
• Eligible for medical, vision, dental and sick time
• May be eligible to participate in Sunny Days 401(k) plan
• Paid travel time & mileage between sessions
• iPad provided for all work responsibilities
• RBT training provided with an hourly rate increase upon RBT certification
• Supportive and positive team environment
• Partnership with Capella University, including 10% off tuition and additional discounts/scholarships for degree programs