Behavior Therapist -Detroit,Ann Arbor, Macomb

Early Autism Services; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 14,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid drive time

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides ABA-based therapy for children in home, school, and community settings. We are seeking Behavior Technicians to work 1:1 with children ages 2-10 in a highly individualized, supportive environment.

Duties include working with children on communication, motor, self-help, and pre-academic skills, integrating families into sessions, data collection for decisions, attending team meetings, and traveling to client homes within the greater Detroit/Ann

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or in progress in psychology/education/child development or related field.
• Experience with young children or individuals with disabilities.
• Must be able to lift approximately 30 pounds and move easily from seated positions.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with children in skill areas such as communication, motor, self-help, and pre-academic skills.
• Involve the child’s family in therapy sessions and coordination with therapists.
• Collect data and make data-based decisions to guide therapy.
• Learn strategies and procedures to teach children with developmental delays.
• Attend team meetings and travel to the home of each client on the therapist's case load.

Skills

One-to-one care

Data collection

Family collaboration

Team meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology / education / child development

Job description

Job Description

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

Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $10.00 - $22.00

Job Description

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

We are currently looking for Behavior Technicians to work 1:1 with children (ages 2-10) in a highly individualized and supportive environment. The duties and responsibilities of the Behavior Technician 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. Behavior Technicians 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 achieve their highest potential.

Beyond the rewarding experience of motivating and inspiring children through ABA therapy, benefits for Behavior Technicians include health Insurance options for full time employees, compensated drive time, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan. Our experienced BCBAs also offer BCBA, BCaBA, and RBT supervision.

Requirements

• This position requires a car and a willingness to travel within the greater Detroit/Ann Arbor areas
• A Bachelors degree or pursuit of a Bachelors degree in psychology, education, child development, or a related field
• Experience with young children or individuals 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).

Full and part-time hours are available.