Behavior Therapist

Company: South Shore Autism Center LLC
Location: Norwell
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Description:Position Summary The Behavior Therapist (BT) provides direct Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) instruction to clients of the South Shore Autism Center. BT receives company-specific training, clinical training, and client-specific training to ensure high quality interventions to each client in each clinical session. Behavior Therapists must communicate exceptionally well with other BTs and with their leaders and supervisors. BT is responsible for collecting data on each client's skills and behaviors at every session, writing daily session notes, and contributing to projects and tasks to support the overall daily functioning of the company.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Provide direct services to clients (ages 2-13) with autism in SSAC's early childhood autism center, social skills groups, and/or in-home settingsImplement ABA instructional programmingRemain positive and actively engaged with client during ABA sessionFollow supervising BCBA behavior and teaching plansReport any clinical or family concerns to supervising BCBACollect data on child's skills, challenging behaviors, and overall progressComplete daily client session notesDeliver and maintain consistent, punctual, reliable service per the client's service scheduleCommunicate professionally with family, team and supervisorsWork cooperatively with a team of support staffParticipate in company Safety Care training for initial and re-certificationComplete company sponsored Registered Behavior Technician certification or re-certificationContribute to site-specific and company-wide projects and tasks as directedParticipate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, and professional development daysProtect the confidentiality of the client and familyLevel of Responsibility
Works under general supervision. Makes decisions within clearly prescribed areas referring matters that fall outside that area to othersReceives client questions and responds within prescribed areas of knowledge
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Behavior Therapist encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Physical Demands/EffortsWork performed requires extended periods of walking and standing and constant movement throughout the day, e.g. this is not a seated or stationary positionWork may require assisting clients as necessary, including but not limited to: grooming/ hygiene routines, eating routines and responding to behavioral incidentsWork may require occasional physical exertion including stooping, kneeling, crouching, and some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 poundsWork may require staff to sit or kneel on the ground with clients including the ability to quickly rise to a standing position if needed This company utilizes Safety Care procedures. All staff are required to complete and pass company provided training
Mental & Visual DemandsWork performed by this position requires considerable mental concentration to effectively execute complex tasksWork requires frequent visual effort for extended periods of timeWork Environment and HazardsWork environment is in a typical office setting free from noise and hazards
Core ValuesSouth Shore Autism Center provides Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services to clients ages 18 months and older in our bright, friendly clinic setting. The SSAC team is a group of talented professionals who are committed to creating the highest quality learning environment for our children and their families. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTSouth Shore Autism Center complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.
Requirements:Qualifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Associates degree; bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or related field preferredPrior experience with ABA or working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferredThree (3) years experience working with childrenTwo (2) references from a professional or academic supervisorReliable transportation and a valid driver's licensePhysical ability to occasionally lift, transport clients or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; physical ability to move quickly to follow clients when walking or running Availability to work until 6:30 PM at least two (2) days per weekMust consent to a criminal background investigation



Compensation details: 20-25 Hourly Wage



PI2f5654a1141f-37248-35961339

Keywords: South Shore Autism Center LLC, Marthas Vineyard , Behavior Therapist, Healthcare , Norwell, Massachusetts