Behavioral Therapist (ABA Therapist) - Fitchburg
Merrimack Autism Consultants · Fitchburg, MA · 7 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$19–$25/hrFull-time
What will you do?
- Work 1:1 directly with clients with autism using individualized behavior analytic techniques created by a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst.
- Perform therapy sessions in the client's home and sometimes in the community.
- Support and guide parents or caregivers to implement behavior reduction and/or skills acquisition plans.
- Collect daily data to monitor client progress and ensure program objectives are met according to individualized plans.
- Communicate in a timely manner with both the client's family and supervisor.
What do we offer?
- Flexible schedules, desirable hours: mostly afternoon/early evening, occasional weekends/mornings.
- Paid job training, offering extensive hands-on learning opportunities such as Safety Care Training & CPR.
- The opportunity to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), a statewide recognized certification under the BACB (Board Analysis Certification Board).
- Supplemental insurance: Health/ Vision/ Dental and Life Insurance.
- Milage reimbursement from client to client.
- 10+ days of paid holidays, including your birthday.
- Wellness Reimbursement, applicable based on hours worked.
Qualifications
- You are dedicated, reliable, and enthusiastic.
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You are a Registered Behavior Therapist or have 3 months of experience working with children with autism.
- You are interested in working with children, adolescents, or adults with autism or other developmental disabilities.
- You have professional experience or have volunteered with people with developmental disabilities.
- You are able to make a 6-month commitment to our clients.
- You have access to reliable transportation.
- You have authorization to work in the US.
- You can pass a background check.
- CPR Certified (Not Required but Preferred).
- Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Experience in Applied Behavior Analysis is a plus.
Schedule
Sessions are scheduled Monday-Friday from 7:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-7:00 PM (split shift).
Pay
Rate of pay is between $19-$25 per hour and is based on level of education and years of experience.