Behavior Therapy Assistant - school-day hours only!

Easterseals; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing exceptional disability services. As a Behavior Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting young children with severe and complex disabilities in educational settings. Your responsibilities will include implementing Positive Behavior Support Plans and providing direct instruction based on Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior techniques. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families while working alongside a passionate team committed to fostering diversity, compassion, and independence. If you are looking for a rewarding career that allows you to truly make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in a related field and/or current RBT certification required.
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies from Positive Behavior Support Plans for students.
• Provide direct instruction based on ABA and VB principles.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

Verbal Behavior

Flexibility

Experience with children with disabilities

Education

Associate degree or higher in a related field

RBT certification

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

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 in their communities.

Job Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is seeking full-time Behavior Therapy Assistants to support the behavior and educational services provided to students in our Approved Private School programs and contracted charter schools. Our school programs service young children with severe and complex disabilities including autism, physical disabilities, and communication limitations; the charter school programs service school-age children with emotional disturbances, trauma, and developmental delays. This position may include travel to our additional school sites in Philadelphia and the suburbs, as well as charter schools within the metro Philadelphia area.

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 principles of Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior (ABA/VB). 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 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 disabilities 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: Careers at Easterseals.
• Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.