Pediatric ABA Paraprofessional — Part-Time (Manhattan)

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services is hiring part-time hourly paraprofessionals to support ABA services in Manhattan and surrounding areas. You will work with BCBA-supervised plans, interact with families, and help implement home/community strategies for consistency.

Requirements include 2+ years with special needs children (2-21), ABA experience preferred, and completion or enrollment in relevant education programs. Training provided and travel to cases may be required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience using ABA preferred.
• Successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or related field.
• 20 hour classroom training provided by Achieve Beyond and passing grade on competency exam upon completion of training.

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 child's program book weekly.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Skills

Patience

Team player

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or related field

Job description

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services is hiring part-time hourly paraprofessionals to support ABA services in Manhattan and surrounding areas. You will work with BCBA-supervised plans, interact with families, and help implement home/community strategies for consistency.

Requirements include 2+ years with special needs children (2-21), ABA experience preferred, and completion or enrollment in relevant education programs. Training provided and travel to cases may be required.