Behavioral Therapist

Quality Autism Services

ABA Therapist

Starting Pay: $22-$28

      -Starting pay based on experience and qualifications

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: Orange County

Work Type: In person- Day and Evening

Job Description:

Provides individualized 1:1 behavioral support to help individuals on the Autism Spectrum build meaningful communication, social, academic, and daily living skills. Works closely with clients, families, and the treatment team in the home to create a positive, supportive environment where each client can learn, grow, and reach their individualized goals.

Job Duties:

• Provides 1:1 direct behavioral intervention and support to clients in accordance with individualized treatment plans

• Applies behavioral principles consistently in all interactions with clients

• Implements teaching individualized goals and objectives under the direction of the BCBA.

• Teaches clients to acquire language, academic, self-help, and social skills Assists students, as needed, to acquire academic and/or appropriate life skills. This may include toilet training ,eating, and other self-help skills.

• Supports all members of the staff and assists with ideas, suggestions, and work duties

• Actively participates in staff training programs designed to increase overall skills

• Assists with implementing and developing instructional activities and materials under the direction of the BCBA

• Communicates in a professional and respectful manner with parents, behavior analysts/consultants, therapists, trainers, and clients

• Attends and participates in meetings

• Observes, records, and reports the condition and behavior of the clients, including maintaining daily records during the day

• Functions as an active member of the treatment team-Works with clients, consultants, staff, families, and community to implement client's treatment plans

• Participates in ongoing supervision and feedback from the BCBA/supervising clinician

• Consistently implements behavior plans to reduce client's socially inappropriate behavior and promote appropriate social behaviors

• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include client physical aggression

• Completes daily paperwork and data collection notes in a detailed, accurate, consistent and timely manner

• Follows Quality Autism Services policies and procedures

• Demonstrates flexibility and professionalism when working with multiple clients, as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university.

• Reliable attendance and punctuality

• Capacity to work in person, including possible travel within nearby communities in Orange County.

• Ability to meet physical demands of direct work with children

• Compliance with background checks.

Job Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Professional development assistance

• Flexible scheduling