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Have you worked with children or individuals with special needs and want to make a lasting impact?
Looking for a flexible, rewarding opportunity?
Help families gain the tools and confidence to support their child with Autism.

Jump into a rewarding summer opportunityapply today and grow your career with the AKABA team as a Behavior Technician or ABA Therapist!

Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling
  
• Paid Orientation & Training
• Free, Online 40-hour RBT Online Program with bonus for completion and pay increase
  
• 401K with matching
• Supportive Environment and BCBAs with small caseloads
• Ongoing Paid Training
• All Federal Holidays Off
• Pay 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 engagement
  
• Mileage reimbursement & Travel Time Pay (per policy)
  
• Case matching: 1-2 regularly assigned clients with whom you can build rapport with over time
  

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.

• Must have Your Own Car or Access to a Vehicle (not Uber/Bus)
• Must have a Driver's License
• Must have 2-3 days of afternoon availability (ie. between 3-8 PM)
• Must have completed High School
• Some Saturday availability is preferred but not required.

Applicants 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 Technician

Under 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.

Qualifications of an ABA Therapist / Behavior Tech / Registered Behavior Technician

• High 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 needs
• Experience working with children
  
• Comfortable going into people's homes and helping families learn how to manage the effects of an Autism diagnosis
• Ability to attend an initial orientation
  
• Timely and organized
• Ability to work independently
• Proven ability to communicate effectively within a variety of situations

Responsibilities of an ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician

• Creating a fun and engaging learning environment
• Working under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA(
• Working with families for effective collaboration
• Submitting all required paperwork in a timely manner
  
• Electronic Data collection
• Implementing individualized behavior support plans
• Implementing skill acquisition programs

Common 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)