ABA Behavior Technician / Therapist (Washington)

Autism Behavior Services; Tacoma (WA); 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 looking for part-time behavior staff in Tacoma, WA to work with children with disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting structured teaching in home and school settings, implementing program changes, and collecting daily data. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, valid driver's license, and excellent communication skills.

Paid training is provided, with flexible afternoon schedules available. Candidates must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and drive distances of 30-45 miles.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance needed.
• Must be computer literate and organized.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Work with and teach children with disabilities.
• Conduct structured teaching in home/school environments.
• Implement changes to child's programs.
• Take daily data on each program/goal.

Skills

Communication

Dependability

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Location: Tacoma Office – Tacoma, CA 98402

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 who are 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.

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

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