Early Education Grad? Come teach children with Autism!

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Lenexa, Shawnee, Olathe (KS, KS, KS); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kaizen Lab Inc. in Lenexa, KS seeks an enthusiastic ABA Technician to deliver one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis to preschool and early elementary children with autism.

Under supervision of board-certified analysts, you will implement data-driven ABA programs, track progress, and support family involvement. Training toward RBT certification is provided; a compassionate, playful approach is essential to fit our team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ABA, psychology, education, communications disorders, or child development.
• Experience with one-on-one intervention with young children.
• Ability to follow behavior intervention programs and collect progress data.
• Willingness to obtain RBT certification with provided training.

Responsabilités

• Deliver ABA intervention directly to children through the age of kindergarten.
• Work under the supervision of board-certified behavior analysts.
• Take data on progress toward goals and adjust as needed.
• Engage with children using play-based, relationship-centered techniques.

Connaissances

Ability to connect with children

Playful demeanor

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn RBT

Formation

Bachelor's degree in ABA, psychology, education, communications disorders, or child development

Description du poste

YOU:

• You're an A-Player (maybe a little Type-A).
• You want lots of time off to enjoy life.
• You want to work for a growing (and I say 'scaling') company where you can advance professionally.
• You believe in the power of playful and natural interactions.
• You are joyful when teaching toddlers and preschoolers.
• You love your team and help without hesitation.
• You agree that drama is for the birds.
• A cozy warm house with real grass and a butterfly garden sound like the right place to work.
• You seek feedback so you can continue to grow.
• You're looking for that job you never want to leave.

US:

• We live our Core Values.
• We promote from within.
• We wear scrubs and slippers.
• We think our personal lives are more important than our work lives in the big picture.
• We care for each other.
• We are choosy and won't mess with our positive vibe in hiring.
• We are purpose-driven and work hard teaching and playing all day and every day.
• We believe in giving every employee a voice.
• We insist on supportive check-ins for all.
• We laugh and have fun.
• We play lots and lots and lots.
• We are smart.
• We are good at what we do.
• Our families become a tribe.
• We will never settle for being an average company.
• We are Autism From The Start…

Autism From The Start is a playful and purposeful early intervention center for children with autism. We are passionate, innovative, and driven to make a unique and transformative mark on the field of autism early intervention. With that, we are currently looking for individuals to work on our teams and provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to sweet, young children with autism. We will assist you in becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), as this is required by insurance companies, our payor.

Technicians will work under the guidance and supervision of a board certified and licensed behavior analysts. Applicants will deliver ABA (applied behavior analysis) intervention directly to children through the age of kindergarten using a variety of methodologies. Playfulness, an ability to genuinely connect with children, experience with toddlers & preschoolers, and a passion for autism and children under the age of six is essential. Prior experience working with children with autism as young as 2 years old is desired.

Essential Physical Requirements of a Registered Behavior Technician:

• Ability to lift and carry 45 pounds
• Climbing on playground equipment
• Engage in physical play with children which may include: running/swinging/spinning/crawling/squatting with children
• Maintain elevated heart rate during therapy sessions with children
• Must be able to run faster than a 5 year old
• Picking up and transporting children safely up to 100 yards in distance
• Walking up and down stairs multiple times a day
• Pushing and pulling children up to 45 pounds on wagons, wheel chairs, baskets, etc.
• Repeated bending over assisting or playing with children
• Fine motor dexterity
• Singing, dancing, clapping is expected
• Sitting on the floor without back support for extended periods
• Prior experience working one-on-one with young children on the spectrum is preferred

Experience with the following job duties is preferred:

1. A bachelor's degree in ABA, psychology, education, communications disorders, or child development
2. Carrying out behavior intervention programs in a one-on-one situation
3. Taking data on progress made within a set of goals
4. Providing positive behavior supports to reduce unwanted behaviors
5. Utilizing relationship-based techniques to increase and maintain active engagement
6. Utilizing applied behavior analytical strategies (ABA) to teach skill

Our team is close and supportive and we're looking for the right fit above all else. If you find joy in working with young children and want to work on a team that feels like family, then please get in touch!