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Clinic Based RBT/ABA Therapist

Days of Victory Center for Autism

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Part-time

PTO

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Job description

Days of Victory Center for Autism is seeking an enthusiastic, honest, detail oriented, compassionate ABA Therapist who loves children and greatly values helping families overcome!


A DAY IN THE LIFE...

Our desire is to enhance the field of ABA by continuously providing quality ABA services to help families overcome. We want you to be a part of that process and as such, we will provide coaching and mentorship to cultivate your skills as a behavior technician. The ideal candidate would possess the ability to:

  • Establish and maintain a positive therapeutic relationship with each family
  • Provide 1:1 ABA therapy for children with Autism and related disorders
  • Implement individualized treatment plans designed by the BCBA
  • Accept and implement feedback provided by BCBA for program integrity
  • Utilize behavior analytic principles to reduce maladaptive behaviors
  • Teach socially acceptable replacement behaviors
  • Collect data (frequency, latency, duration, etc.) via electronic device
  • Communicate client progress with supervising BCBA
  • Maintain client confidentiality and ethical boundaries
  • Promote team collaboration for effective program implementation
  • Maintain cleanliness to promote safe work environments

NECESSARY QUALITIES?

  • Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Cultural Awareness are essential to the mission of Days of Victory.
  • A desire for personal and professional growth; with a willingness to take initiative and be proactive.
  • Attention to detail, conceptual thinking and a knack for quality care.
  • Impeccable self-awareness and self management skills; with strong communication, advocacy skills, discretion and professionalism.
  • Passion for children, patience, high energy and a teachable mindset.
  • A sense of humor and fun, lighthearted mindset is a bonus! A positive, healthy work environment with work-life balance is key at Days of Victory! We work hard, but we have fun doing it!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ...

  • Minimum 6 months of experience working with children with Autism or related disorders
  • RBT certified (or willing to obtain prior to hiring)
  • CPR/BLS certified (or willing to obtain prior to hiring)
  • Clear state and federal background check
  • HS diploma required, college experience preferred
  • MUST be comfortable attending to daily living skills of toddlers
  • MUST be physically able to sit on floor, stand, squat, bend, run, play and lift small children (30 lbs) without accommodation

*Starting pay ranges from $20-23/hr depending on experience and education. Pay increases with performance reviews.

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • No weekends