ABA/NDBI Behavior Therapist

Elevated Kids; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate ABA-NDBI Therapist dedicated to early childhood development through play-based learning. This exciting role offers the chance to work closely with families and children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, implementing effective behavioral interventions in natural settings. Join a dynamic and compassionate team committed to providing the highest quality care and support for young children and their families. With flexible scheduling options and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Opportunity for BCBA Supervision

Highly Competitive Pay

Weekly Pay

Provider Incentive Program

Personal Time Off (PTO)

Paid Sick Leave (PSL)

401k Match

Ongoing Professional Development

Research Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, or related field required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with ABA therapy and young children.

Responsibilities

• Implement ABA-NDBI therapy with children and families in their natural settings.
• Support caregivers with NDBI strategies during daily routines.

Skills

ABA Therapy

Child Development

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree in ABA or related field

Job description

Who We Are

Elevated Kids is a BCBA-owned company that specializes in a natural, play-based approach to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for toddlers and young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This evidence-based approach to ABA is called Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Intervention (NDBI) and is considered best practice for young children diagnosed with Autism, combining principles of ABA and developmental science to support a range of areas in child development, with the hallmark of the intervention focused on parent coaching. We are driven by compassion, integrity, and a strong commitment that each child and family deserves the absolute best care.

What We Do

Elevated Kids is a family-focused, collaborative team of professionals specializing in the most effective developmental and behavioral support available for toddlers and young children diagnosed with Autism. Research shows that the best practice for ABA therapy with young children is therapy designed to be implemented in the child's natural setting and consisting of targeting developmentally-appropriate skills with a strong component of parent coaching and family involvement. At Elevated Kids, all early intervention services are provided in the child's natural environment setting (including home and preschool) and individualized to meet the specific needs of each child and family.

Job Description

We are seeking a creative, energetic, and eager-to-learn ABA-NDBI Therapist who is passionate about early childhood development and teaching through play! The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood development, developmental delays, ABA, and Autism and be ready to join our growing team in providing each child and family with the highest quality and most effective care available. This is a unique opportunity to join an experienced and rapidly growing team utilizing best practice intervention in the world of early Autism treatment today!

General Responsibilities

• The ABA-NDBI Therapist will be responsible for working closely with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement developmental behavioral intervention utilizing ABA Therapy.
• Implement direct ABA-NDBI therapy with child and family to address individualized, child-centered goals in child’s natural environment setting, home/preschool.
• Implement treatment plans and goals as developed by BCBA.
• Support and model NDBI strategies and therapy techniques to caregivers/teachers during child’s everyday routines.
• Collect and organize appropriate data and make data-based decisions.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field (Required).
• Master's Degree or currently pursuing Master’s Degree in ABA, Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field (Preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year experience implementing ABA therapy objectives.
• Minimum of 1 year working directly with young children (ages 0-6) diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Background knowledge and experience in child development and developmental delays.
• Experience working with toddlers at risk or diagnosed with Autism or other developmental delay is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Passion to implement high quality, effective intervention with toddlers and preschool-age children diagnosed with Autism and other developmental delay.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule.
• Opportunity to work part-time or full-time.
• Opportunity for high-quality BCBA Supervision.
• Highly competitive pay.
• Weekly pay.
• Provider Incentive Program (Weekly Bonus).
• Personal Time Off (PTO) and Paid Sick Leave (PSL).
• 401k match.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and support.
• Research opportunities available.

Work Location

• Multiple locations throughout the greater Philadelphia area and surrounding communities.

Work Remotely

• No.