Behavior Therapist
Company: South Shore Autism Center LLC
Location: West Bridgewater
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:We are looking for a Part-Time Behavior Therapist to
join our West Bridgewater center-based team!
Position SummaryThe Behavior Therapist (BT) provides direct Applied
Behavior Analysis (ABA) instruction to clients of the South Shore
Autism Center. BT receives company-specific training, clinical
training, and client-specific training to ensure high quality
interventions to each client in each clinical session. Behavior
Therapists must communicate exceptionally well with other BTs and
with their leaders and supervisors. BT is responsible for
collecting data on each client's skills and behaviors at every
session, writing daily session notes, and contributing to projects
and tasks to support the overall daily functioning of the
company.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the
following:
Provide direct services to clients (ages 2-13) with autism in
SSAC's early childhood autism center, social skills groups, and/or
in-home settingsImplement ABA instructional programmingRemain
positive and actively engaged with client during ABA sessionFollow
supervising BCBA behavior and teaching plansReport any clinical or
family concerns to supervising BCBACollect data on child's skills,
challenging behaviors, and overall progressComplete daily client
session notesDeliver and maintain consistent, punctual, reliable
service per the client's service scheduleCommunicate professionally
with family, team and supervisorsWork cooperatively with a team of
support staffParticipate in company Safety Care training for
initial and re-certificationComplete company sponsored Registered
Behavior Technician certification orre-certificationContribute to
site-specific and company-wide projects and tasks as
directedParticipate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, and
professional development daysProtect the confidentiality of the
client and familyLevel of Responsibility
Works under general supervision. Makes decisions within clearly
prescribed areas referring matters that fall outside that area to
othersReceives client questions and responds within prescribed
areas of knowledge
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those a Behavior Therapist encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job.Physical
Demands/EffortsWork performed requires extended periods of walking
and standing and constant movement throughout the day, e.g. this is
not a seated or stationary positionWork may require assisting
clients as necessary, including but not limited to: grooming/
hygiene routines, eating routines and responding to behavioral
incidentsWork may require occasional physical exertion including
stooping, kneeling, crouching, and some lifting of objects weighing
up to 40 poundsWork may require staff to sit or kneel on the ground
with clients including the ability to quickly rise to a standing
position if neededThis company utilizes Safety Care procedures. All
staff are required to complete and pass company provided
training
Mental & Visual DemandsWork performed by this position requires
considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex
tasksWork requires frequent visual effort for extended periods of
timeWork Environment and HazardsWork environment is in a typical
office setting free from noise and hazards
Core ValuesSouth Shore Autism Center provides Applied Behavioral
Analysis (ABA) services to clients ages 18 months and older in our
bright, friendly clinic setting. The SSAC team is a group of
talented professionals who are committed to creating the highest
quality learning environment for our children and their
families.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTSouth Shore Autism Center
complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not
discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any
phase of the employment relationship including application for
employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities,
termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or
privileges of employment.
Requirements:Qualifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities)
Associates degree; bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or
related field preferredPrior experience with ABA or working with
individuals with developmental disabilities preferredThree (3)
years experience working with childrenTwo (2) references from a
professional or academic supervisorReliable transportation and a
valid driver's licensePhysical ability to occasionally lift,
transport clients or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; physical
ability to move quickly to follow clients when walking or
runningAvailability to work until 6:30 PM at least two (2) days per
weekMust consent to a criminal background investigation
Compensation details: 20-25 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: South Shore Autism Center LLC, Boston , Behavior Therapist, Healthcare , West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
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