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Are you interested in beginning or growing a career in behavioral health?

Do you have experience teaching valuable skills to those with special needs?

Are you passionate about working with children and making a difference?

Do you have after school availability during the week?

Apply today to learn more about joining the AKABA team to work with kids with Autism as an ABA Behavior Technician!

*Must have a a Driver's License

*Must have reliable, personal transportation

*Must be able to work at least 10 hours per week

*Must have completed High School

*Some Saturday availability is preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• Flexible Scheduling
  
• Paid Orientation
  
• 401K with Company matching
• Federal Holidays Off
  
• Mileage reimbursement & Travel Time Pay (per policy)
  
• Case matching: 1-2 regularly assigned clients with whom you can build rapport with over time
• Pay starts at $20.00 - $23.00 per hour with increases of $1-$4 in the first 3-6 months.
• Free, Online 40-hour RBT Online Program
• Company Provided Tablet for data collection and toys/materials for client engagement
  
• Supportive Environment with Ongoing Training from BCBAs with smaller/limited caseloads.

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 - About the ABA Position:

Under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, the Behavior Technician or ABA Therapist role provides 1-to-1 Applied Behavioral Analysis services to children diagnosed with Autism (ASD). 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).

Qualifications of an ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Valid Driver's License (Required)
  
• Friendly, energetic, and enjoys working with individuals with special needs
• Experience working with children
  
• 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
• 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

About AKABA:

Home is the goal of most people; at AKABA, we work with families in their homes, communities and at our center to provide high quality ABA Services. We are focused on achieving the goal of home with convenience, dignity, safety, and improved health. AKABA is a private and independent agency founded in 2014 in Massachusetts by health care professionals. Our team believes in developing talent and offers opportunities for growth in a diversity of skill sets. We use the Science of ABA to implement interventions that help our clients cultivate functional behaviors in a variety of settings by enhancing communication skills and teaching strategies for self-regulation.

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)