Grad with Psychology Degree? Come work with children with Autism!

Responsibilities

You'll deliver ABA (applied behavior analysis) intervention directly to children through the age of kindergarten using a variety of methodologies.

You'll be responsible for:

• Playing and engaging in physical activities with children
• Carrying out behavior intervention programs in a one-on-one situation
• Taking data on progress made within a set of goals
• Providing positive behavior supports to reduce unwanted behaviors
• Utilizing relationship-based techniques to increase and maintain active engagement
• Utilizing applied behavior analytical strategies (ABA) to teach skills

Requirements

Essential Physical Requirements of a Registered Behavior Technician:

• Ability to lift and carry 45 pounds
• Climbing on playground equipment
• Engage in physical play with children which may include: running/swinging/spinning/crawling/squatting with children
• Maintain elevated heart rate during therapy sessions with children
• Must be able to run faster than a 5 year old
• Picking up and transporting children safely up to 100 yards in distance
• Walking up and down stairs multiple times a day
• Pushing and pulling children up to 45 pounds on wagons, wheel chairs, baskets, etc.
• Maintaining balance while assisting or playing with children
• Fine motor dexterity
• Singing, dancing, clapping is expected
• Sitting on the floor without back support for extended periods

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and prior experience working one-on-one with young children on the spectrum is required. Experience with the following job duties is preferred:

• Carrying out behavior intervention programs in a one-on-one situation
• Taking data on progress made within a set of goals
• Providing positive behavior supports to reduce unwanted behaviors
• Utilizing relationship-based techniques to increase and maintain active engagement
• Utilizing applied behavior analytical strategies (ABA) to teach skills