Behavior Technician - Worcester County at Apex K Home Care Inc.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $20-25/hourDo you have a passion for helping others and an interest in teaching useful skills?Are you searching for rewarding work that offers meaningful opportunities for a career and custom scheduling?Do you have experience with children or people with special needs?Do you want to help families with complex needs learn how to support their child with Autism?Apply Today to learn more about joining the AKABA team and growing your career as a Behavior Technician or ABA Therapist!Must have Your Own Car or Access to a Vehicle (not Uber/Bus) Must have a Driver's LicenseMust have 2-3 days of afternoon availability (ie. between 3-8 PM)Must have completed High SchoolSome Saturday availability is preferred but not required.Benefits:Flexible SchedulingPaid Orientation & TrainingFree, Online 40-hour RBT Online Program with bonus for completion and pay increase401K with matchingSupportive Environment and BCBAs with small caseloadsOngoing Paid TrainingAll Federal Holidays OffPay starts at $20.00 - $23.00 per hour with increases of $1-$4 in the first 3-6 months.Tablet for data collection and toys/materials for client engagementMileage reimbursement & Travel Time Pay (per policy)Case matching: 1-2 regularly assigned clients with whom you can build rapport with over timeApplicants who enjoy and excel in this role may have worked as a: Paraprofessional, Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Teacher's Aide, Instructional Aide, Daycare Assistant, Childcare worker, Rehabilitative Assistant, Educational Associate, Educational Assistant, Nanny, Tutor, Home Care Aid, Mental Health Therapist, PCA, HHA, CNA, Home Health Worker, Medical Assistant, Psychologist, SLPA, OTA, and Social Worker.Overview- ABA Therapist or Behavior Tech or Registered Behavior TechnicianUnder the supervision of a BCBA, the Behavior Technician or ABA Therapist role provides 1-to-1 Applied Behavioral Analysis services to children and young adults (ages 2-22) diagnosed with Autism. Therapy sessions usually run3-4 hours and primarily take place during after school hours in the client's home, Community, and/or at our Center. Our team focuses on assigning cases as locally as possible (usually within 30 minutes) to your home address or regular school/other work location. Travel time pay and mileage reimbursements are available (when applicable).About Our Team:At AKABA, we are focused on achieving the goal of home & community with convenience, dignity, safety, and improved health. AKABA is a private and independent agency founded in 2014 in Massachusetts by health care professionals (originally part of Apex K Home Care - est 2012). We work with families with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders in their homes, communities and at our center to provide high quality ABA Services. We use the Science of ABA to implement individualized interventions that help our clients cultivate functional behaviors in a variety of settings by enhancing communication skills and teaching strategies for self-regulation.Our team believes in developing talent and offers opportunities for growth in a diversity of skill sets. We offer online, self-paced access to the Registered Behavior Technician training which also increases the pay rate upon completion.Qualifications of an ABA Therapist / Behavior Tech / Registered Behavior TechnicianHigh School Diploma or equivalent (Required)Valid Driver's License (Required)Personal vehicle (Required)Bachelor's degree, EEC and other certifications are welcomed Friendly, energetic, and enjoys working with individuals with special needsExperience working with childrenComfortable going into people's homes and helping families learn how to manage the effects of an Autism diagnosisAbility to attend an initial orientationTimely and organizedAbility to work independentlyProven ability to communicate effectively within a variety of situationsResponsibilities of an ABA Therapist / Behavior TechnicianCreating a fun and engaging learning environmentWorking under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA(Working with families for effective collaborationSubmitting all required paperwork in a timely mannerElectronic Data collectionImplementing individualized behavior support plansImplementing skill acquisition programsCommon titles for this position:ABA Therapist, ABA Techs, ABA Technicians, Behavior Therapist, Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician, ABA Instructor, ABA Tutor, Behavioral Interventionist.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.(Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)