Behavior Therapy Assistant - Preschool school-day hours only!

Easterseals Sepa; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania seeks a Behavior Therapy Assistant to support children with disabilities in Early Intervention Programs. This part-time role requires implementing Positive Behavior Support Plans under the supervision of a certified professional and is vital in fostering positive behavioral outcomes for young children.

Qualifications

• Supporting behavior and educational services for children with disabilities.
• Implementing Positive Behavior Support Plans under supervision.
• Experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction based on Positive Behavior Supports.
• Flexibly assist classroom teachers or work with individual students.
• Support children with severe disabilities in school programs.

Skills

Flexibility

Experience with special needs

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher in a related field

Current RBT certification

CPR/First aid certification

Job description

Behavior Therapy Assistant - Preschool school-day hours only!

Behavior Therapy Assistant - Preschool school-day hours only!

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Company Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.

Company Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.

Job Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking a parttime Behavior Therapy Assistant to support the behavior and educational services provided to students in our Early Intervention Programs. Our school programs service young children with severe and complex disabilities including autism, physical disabilities, and communication limitations.

The Behavior Therapy Assistant will fill a critical role in the expansion of Positive Behavior Supports within Easterseals. The primary role involves implementing strategies as outlined in Positive Behavior Support Plans which could include but are not limited to providing direct instruction based on the principals of Positive Behavior Supports. The Behavior Therapy Assistant will work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) or Licensed Behavior Specialist (LBS). This individual will need to demonstrate flexibility in that they may be serving one student at a time or be supporting a classroom teacher in an assistant role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field and/or current RBT certification required.
• Experience working with children with special needs and/or challenging behavior preferred.
• CPR/First aid certification preferred.
• Reliable transportation is required for possible travel to additional school sites.
  
  

Additional Information

• Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
• Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/
• Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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