Job description

Reports to

BCBA or Clinic Director

Job Summary

This position works directly with ABA Connect's client on his individualized ABA therapy program. You will be responsible for building and maintaining rapport, and keeping up to date on programming goals and implementing appropriate changes when directed by the BCBA for this child.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Provide direct ABA therapy to client
• Take data on each skill
• Complete program sheet for skills taught daily
• Notify BCBA when criteria is met on specific skills
• Communicate with parents and other therapists/lead therapists/BCBA on issues, concerns, and progress
• Be on time for each session; stay the entire time
• Request need for time off with Administrative/Scheduling Coordinator at least two weeks in advance
• Notify BCBA of any schedule changes
• Use basic knowledge of applied behavior analysis (ABA) procedures
• Work in a professional manner with clients and families
• Collect, analyze, and update data; organize/create materials, research activities, etc.
• Communicate effectively with parents, BCBA and other therapists
• Ensure that all data entered correctly for session
• Ensure that session notes forms are completed correctly - they should be quantitative in nature, with correct start and end time of session and signed by you as the Therapists performing the service.
• Maintain over-learning and maintenance data
• Assist with data summaries for Team Meeting reports (e.g., MLU, behavioral, etc.)
• Create/obtain materials as needed for programs

Additional Duties

• Keep work area clean and disinfected (e.g., keep materials put away when not in use, etc.) Clean area after therapy session
• Participate in general house cleaning for administrative hours
• Engage in ongoing staff training as requested by BCBA
• Attend required meetings:
• Monthly Grand Rounds
• Management Meetings (as needed)
• Other duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time without notice.

Physical Demands:

Occasionally- less than 1/3 of the time; Frequently- 1/3-2/3 of the time; Regularly- over 2/3 of the time

• Must be able to regularly assume a variety of repetitive postures (kneeling, squatting, crouching, sitting, standing, etc.) in the course of working with children with developmental disabilities and behavior problems.
• Must be able to frequently stand for sustained periods of time.
• Must be able to frequently keep pace with and restrain/hold/lift children in the course of behavioral management.
• Must be able to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
• Must be able to regularly work in a highly stressful environment while maintaining a calm demeanor throughout daily interactions with clients, staff, and parents
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to regularly perform various keyboard functions.
• Must be able to regularly give and receive detailed information through oral communication
• Must have visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus .
• Must be able to frequently sit at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to regularly travel to and from different in the areas served by ABA Connect.
• Must be physically present at the assigned job site.

Qualifications

Required license or certification:

• Valid, current driver’s license & current car insurance on vehicle
• CPR certification
• RBT certification maintained - we will provide training and pay for licensing and testing fees for your RBT

Preferred:

• Working towards or has obtained a Degree in Behavioral Science or related field (such as; Psychology, Special Education, Elementary Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational/Physical/Speech Therapy or Counseling/ Social Work)

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Knowledge of Autism and other developmental disorders
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Previous experience working with a range of children with autism, developmental disorders or typically developing children
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Passion for helping children achieve their full potential
• Ability to work on a team
• Willing to learn and implement new skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pflugerville, TX 78660: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have one of the preferred qualifications? 1. Experience working in a child-focused setting, such as childcare, after-care, or related program supporting children with special needs and/or 2. Working towards or has obtained a Degree in Behavioral Science or related field (such as; Psychology, Special Education, Elementary Education, Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational/Physical/Speech Therapy or Counseling/ Social Work)?

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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