ABA Behavior Technician / Therapist (New Mexico)

Autism Behavior Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible schedules

Competitive wage

Job summary

Autism Behavior Services is seeking behavior staff in Albuquerque, NM to work with children with disabilities. The role involves structured teaching in various environments, including homes and schools, and implementing changes to individual programs.

A successful candidate will have a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and the ability to drive to different locations. This part-time role requires afternoon and evening availability, with paid training provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance needed.
• Must be computer literate and organized.

Responsibilities

• Work with and teach children with disabilities.
• Implement changes in home/school programs.
• Take daily data on each taught program/goal.

Skills

Dependability

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education

Job description

Job Details

Location: Albuquerque Office - Albuquerque, NM 87111

Company Description

Autism Behavior Services, Inc. (ABSI) is dedicated to helping children on the Autism Spectrum and their families. ABSI seeks to hire highly educated staff and offers a wide range of growth opportunities. We provide a variety of services to support individuals with disabilities to address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

ABSI provides evidence-based, state-of-the-art behavioral, treatment, and consultation services. We utilize applied behavior analysis (ABA) to teach individuals on the Autism Spectrum.

Staff receives paid training, a competitive wage, flexible schedules, and weekend hours. Afternoon availability is necessary. (3pm - 7pm).

Job Description

The position of behavior staff will be to take part in working with and teaching children with disabilities as part of a team. The individuals chosen to work as a behavior intervention staff will be trained by ABSI's Behavior consultants and Behavior Specialists. All employees will be trained in the basics of Applied Behavior Analysis, specifically a teaching technique called Discrete Trial Training and Natural Environment Training. The training will also include information on how to implement other teaching methodologies that have proven to be helpful with children with autism, in addition to your role and responsibilities, and professionalism.

The behavior intervention staff will specifically conduct structured teaching in the family's home and/or school environment. They are to implement changes made to the child's home program/school programs and ensure that they are taking daily data on each program/goal taught. Timeliness is crucial; as is overall professionalism. The objective of the behavior staff is to foster the child's independence across settings and promote success.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma Required
2. Valid State Issued Drivers' License and car insurance (driving is required)
3. Must be computer literate, dependable, organized, very detail-oriented, and have flexible availability
4. Drive a minimum of 30-45 miles from your location
5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with all levels of staff, the general public and the people we support
6. Ability to work in the home, school and clinical settings
7. Ability to walk, stand, stoop and push a wheelchair and be out in a variety of weather
8. Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively
9. Must have good leadership skills
10. Associate or Bachelors degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or related field experience a plus!

*Part Time / Afternoon/Evenings