Paraprofessional

Achieve Beyond; Melville (NY); In loco; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Paperless billing training

Practice management support

Continuing education (ASHA/BACB ACE)

Team-building meetings & trainings

Career development support (RBT)

Referral bonuses

Descrizione del lavoro

Achieve Beyond is hiring part-time paraprofessionals to support pediatric ABA therapy across Long Island. We offer a competitive starting hourly rate and opportunities to grow within a collaborative, supportive team.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of experience with special needs children or are enrolled in relevant psychology/healthcare programs. Training and career development are provided, with emphasis on ethical, family-centered care.

Competenze

• 2 years experience with special needs children ages 2-21 in supervised setting.
• Enrollment in undergraduate/graduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or related field.
• ABA experience preferred.
• Completion of 30-hour classroom/online/clinical observation training provided by Achieve Beyond and competency exam.

Mansioni

• Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the BCBA.
• Participate in collaborative team meetings with BCBA and other Behavior Therapists on the case.
• Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs and resources for home and community use.
• Collect daily data and organize the child's program book weekly.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families per state and federal regulations.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Team player

Patience

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Formazione

Undergraduate/graduate program in psychology or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Come join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout the United States! Achieve Beyond was founded in 1995 and is continuously growing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled children through our ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy. We currently offer our services in the entire metro New York area (including the five boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley, and Long Island) and Albany, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and the Virginia/ Maryland/DC area. We specialize in conducting initial evaluations and providing ongoing services in home, community, and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered around a culture of collaboration and support to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards.

All of our therapists will have access to the following benefits:

• Training and use of our paperless billing and data collection system
• Full practice management - we take care of intake, staffing, billing, tracking authorizations, insurance correspondence, and maintenance of your certifications; so you are able to focus on providing our children with the best services!
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings (we are an ASHA and BACB ACE provider)
• Team-building meetings, events, and trainings
• We provide support for career development such as assisting in the process of becoming an RBT
• We also reward our employees for providing referrals

Now Hiring: Part-time, Hourly Paraprofessionals

Starting Hourly Rate: $20-$25, depending on experience and availability

LOCATION: Cases Available Throughout Long Island

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Participate in collaborative team meetings with BCBA and other Behavior Therapists on the case
• Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session, as well as resources and strategies that can be implemented in the home and community to promote consistency
• Collect daily data and organize the child's program book weekly
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations

Requirements

Must have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists!

• At least 2 years working with special needs children ages 2-21 in a supervised setting

OR

successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field

• Experience using ABA preferred
• Successful completion of 30-hour classroom/online/clinical observation training provided by Achieve Beyond and a passing grade on competency exam upon completion of training

Other Requirements

• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor
• Passionate about helping children and families, and providing services of the highest standards!
• Must be comfortable working in a home-based and/or clinical setting

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases including but not limited to driving a personal vehicle, walking, and/or use of public transportation such as a bus or train.
• The ability to climb and descend staircases
• The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
• The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods

Compensation is determined based on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Achieve Beyond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, caregiver status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability requesting accommodation for the application process, please contact us for assistance.