Behavior Therapist - Lansing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options for full-time

Compensated drive time

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Supervision for BCBA/BCaBA/RBT

Job summary

Early Autism Services is seeking Behavior Technicians to provide ABA therapy to children with autism in home, school or community settings. You will work with the child on conversation, motor and self-help skills, and collaborate with families.

The role requires a vehicle for travel within the greater Lansing area, a bachelor’s degree or ongoing in psychology/education/child development, experience with young children or disabilities, and ability to lift ~30 pounds; full- or part-time hours with

Qualifications

• This position requires a car and willingness to travel within the greater Lansing areas.
• A Bachelor's degree or pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, child development, or a related field.
• Experience with young children or individuals with disabilities.
• Able to lift approximately 30 pounds and move easily from a seated position.

Responsibilities

• Working with the child in 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.

Skills

Experience with young children or with

Willingness to travel

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Education

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

Job description

Location

Lansing, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

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 Lansing 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).

Hours

Full and part-time hours are available.