Behavior Technician

Early Autism Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid drive time

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides ABA therapy in the home, school, and community for children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our program is based on the science and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

The Portland, OR-based full-time position offers hourly compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field.
• Experience with young children or individuals with disabilities.
• Must have a car and be willing to travel within the Portland Metro Area.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the child, teaching across multiple skill areas under BCBA supervision.
• Collect data on skills and behavior and make data-based decisions with the client’s team.
• Involve the child's family in therapy sessions.
• Learn strategies and procedures to teach children with developmental delays and behavioral needs.
• Attend team meetings and collaborate with a team of therapists.
• Travel to the home of each client on the therapist's caseload.

Skills

Data collection

ABA therapy

Team collaboration

Family involvement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field

Tools

Reliable car

Job description

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides ABA therapy in the home, school, and community for children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our program is based on the science and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Location

Portland, OR

Employment Type

Full-Time

Salary

$18.00 - $21.00

Job Description

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides ABA therapy in the home, school, and community for children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our program is based on the science and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with the child, teaching across many skill areas, such as conversation skills, fine/gross motor skills, self-help skills, and pre-academic skills under the guidance and supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Data collection on skills and behavior and making data-based decisions with the client’s team.
• Involving the child's family into therapy sessions.
• Learning strategies and procedures to teach children with developmental delays and behavioral needs.
• Attending team meetings and collaborating with a team of therapists.
• Traveling to the home of each client on the therapist's case load.

Working with CEAS provides notable opportunities for personal and career growth. Strong candidates will be able to display a commitment to helping children achieve their highest potential.

Beyond the rewarding experience of motivating and inspiring children through ABA therapy, benefits for CEAS employees include health Insurance options for full time employees, compensated drive time, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan.

Requirements

• This position requires a car and a willingness to travel within the Portland Metro Area
• A Bachelors degree in psychology, education, child development, or a related field
• Experience with young children or individuals with disabilities

Part-time hours are available. Afternoon and weekend shifts also available.