Behavior Therapist/Behavior Technician

About the role

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides in-home therapy for young children with autism based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. We are currently looking for a line therapist to work 1:1 with children (ages 2-8) in a highly individualized and supported environment. All therapy sessions are carried out in the client's home.

Responsibilities

• Working with the child in a number of skill areas, such as conversation skills, fine/gross motor skills, self-help skills, and pre-academic skills
• Integrating the child's family into therapy sessions
• Data collection and making data-based decisions
• Learning strategies and procedures to teach children with developmental delays
• Attending team meetings and coordinating with a team of therapists
• Traveling to the home of each client on the therapist's case load

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or pursuit of degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field
• Experience working with young children or children with disabilities
• This job requires a car and a willingness to travel within the cities of Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, and/or other surrounding areas
• All employees must be able to lift approximately 30 pounds and have the ability to move easily from a seated position (behavioral therapists working in homes spend 80% of the time sitting on the floor with their clients)

Benefits

• Health Insurance options (for those working 30+ hours/week)
• Paid drive time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with a 4% match for all employees who have been working with CEAS for a year or more
• Supervision can be provided for individuals planning to sit for the BCBA exam
• Opportunity for personal and career growth — advance your communication, professional, and therapeutic skills while working individually and alongside a team of therapists
• This is a new branch, so the applicant will have the opportunity to advance and grow with the company