Behavior Therapist/Behavior Technician

Early Autism Services; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid drive time

401k with 4% match

Job summary

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides in-home therapy for young children with autism. Therapists work 1:1 in clients' homes, implementing ABA-based strategies to promote development and independence.

We are seeking a part-time line therapist to join our team. Responsibilities include data collection, family involvement, collaboration with other therapists, and travel to client homes within the Milwaukee/Oconomowoc area. A driver’s license and ability to lift 30 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a car and willingness to travel within Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, and surrounding areas.
• Bachelor’s degree or pursuing degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field.
• Experience with young children or children with disabilities.
• Ability to lift ~30 pounds and move easily from a seated position.

Responsibilities

• Work with the child in skill areas such as conversation, fine/gross motor, self-help, and pre-academic skills.
• Integrate the child’s family into therapy sessions.
• Collect data and make data-based decisions.
• Learn strategies and procedures to teach children with developmental delays.
• Attend team meetings and coordinate with a team of therapists.
• Travel to the home of each client on the therapist's caseload.

Skills

Driving

Data collection

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or pursuing degree in psychology/education/child development

Job description

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides in-home therapy for young children with autism. The program is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Location: Whitewater, WI
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary: Competitive

Job Description

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides in-home therapy for young children with autism. The program is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.

Part-time hours available

We are currently looking for a line therapist to work 1:1 with children (ages 2-8) in a highly individualized and supported environment. All therapy sessions are carried out in the client’s home. The line therapist’s duties and responsibilities include:

• Working with the child in a number of skill areas, such as conversation skills, fine/gross motor skills, self-help skills, and pre-academic skills.
• Integrating the child's family into therapy sessions.
• Data collection and making data-based decisions.
• Learning strategies and procedures to teach children with developmental delays.
• Attending team meetings and coordinating with a team of therapists.
• Traveling to the home of each client on the therapist's case load.

Working with CEAS provides an opportunity for personal and career growth. Line Therapists with CEAS advance their communication, professional, and therapeutic skills, while working individually and alongside a team of therapists. Strong candidates will be able to display a commitment to helping children advance through life by helping them develop to their highest potential. This is a new branch, therefore the applicant will have the opportunity to advance and grow with the company!

Benefits to a LIne Therapist position include not only the rewarding experience of motivating and inspiring children through ABA therapy, but also Health Insurance options (for those working 30+ hours/week), paid drive time, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan (with a 4% match) for all employees who have been working with CEAS for a year or more. Supervision can also be provided for individuals planning to sit for the BCBA exam.

Requirements

• This job requires a car, and a willingness to travel within the cities of Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, and/or other surrounding areas. Part-time and full-time hours are available.
• Bachelors degree or pursuit of degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field.
• Experience working with young children or children with disabilities.
• All employees must be able to lift approximately 30 pounds and the ability to move easily from a seated position. (Behavioral Therapists working in homes spend 80% of the time sitting on the floor with their clients).