Behavior Therapist

Company: South Shore Autism Center LLC
Location: Quincy
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Description: South Shore Autism Center is looking to grow our team with enthusiastic Behavior Therapists! We have Full-Time Behavior Therapist positions in our Quincy, Norwell Centers with stable hours and benefits.Position SummaryLocation: Center-basedGuaranteed 35-40 hours per week!Schedule: Monday-FridayHours: Varies between 8:30am-6:15pmEssential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to clients (ages 2-13) with autism in SSAC's early childhood autism center and social skills groups
• Implement ABA instructional programming
• Remain positive and actively engaged with client during ABA session
• Follow supervising BCBA behavior and teaching plans
• Report any clinical or family concerns to supervising BCBA
• Collect data on child's skills, challenging behaviors, and overall progress
• Complete daily client session notes
• Deliver and maintain consistent, punctual, reliable service per the client's service schedule
• Communicate professionally with family, team, and supervisors
• Work cooperatively with a team of support staff
• Participate in company Safety Care training for initial and re-certification
• Contribute to site-specific and company-wide projects and tasks as directed
• Participate in clinical meetings, staff meetings, and professional development days
• Protect the confidentiality of the client and familyQualifications (Education/Knowledge, Skill, Proficiencies)
  • Associates degree; bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or related field preferred
  • Prior experience with ABA or working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
  • Three (3) years' experience working with children
  • Two (2) references from a professional or academic supervisor
  • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
  • Physical ability to occasionally lift, transport clients or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; physical ability to move quickly to follow clients when walking or running
  • Must consent to a criminal background investigationWorking Conditions and Physical EffortThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Behavior Therapist encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Physical Demands/Efforts
    • Work performed requires extended periods of walking and standing and constant movement throughout the day, e.g. this is not a seated or stationary position
    • Work may require assisting clients as necessary, including but not limited to: grooming/ hygiene routines, eating routines and responding to behavioral incidents
    • Work may require occasional physical exertion including stooping, kneeling, crouching, and some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds
    • Work 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 trainingBenefits include, but are not limited to:
      • Health Insurance
      • Health Savings Account
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Company paid Life Insurance
      • Paid time off including vacation, personal and sick time
      • Paid holidays
      • No forced cancellations
      • Competitive pay rate
      • Paid training
      • Referral program
      • Tuition reimbursement
      • Company provided tablets
      • Advancement opportunities
      • High quality supervision for those seeking BCBA certification
      • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and supervision
      • Pay rate increase when RBT credential is obtained or for those already with the credentialVisit us @ www.ssautismcenter.comAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACTSouth Shore Autism Center complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means that 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
        
        
        
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