Pediatric Paraprofessional - Howell Township

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services; Howell Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Achieve Beyond Pediatric Therapy & Autism Services is hiring Part-time, Hourly Behavior Therapists in Howell Township, NJ. The role offers afternoon hours (3pm-7pm) with starting pay of $20-$24 per hour.

You will provide direct ABA instruction, collaborate with BCBA and therapists, and communicate with families to support treatment plans and home practice. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience with special needs children or be enrolled in relevant undergraduate/graduate programs.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working with special needs children ages 2-21 in a supervised setting.
• Experience using ABA preferred.
• Complete of 20 hour online training provided by Achieve Beyond and pass competency exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the BCBA.
• Participate in collaborative team meetings with BCBA and other Therapists on the case.
• Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs and home/community resources and strategies.
• Collect daily data and organize the child's program book weekly.
• Maintain confidentiality of information as per State and Federal regulations.

Skills

ABA experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Patience

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate program in psychology/healthcare/human services/education

Job description

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.

Now Hiring: Part-time, Hourly Behavior Therapists

Starting Hourly Rate: $20-$24

LOCATION: Howell Township, NJ

Hours: Afternoon Hours (3pm-7pm)

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 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 related field

• Experience using ABA preferred
• Successful completion of 20 hour online training provided by Achieve Beyond and 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 setting

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases including but not limited to driving 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

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

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.

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.