Behavior Technician - Worcester County

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20-25 / hour

Do you have experience with teaching children or those with special needs new and valuable skills?

Are you in search of a rewarding position that offers flexible scheduling?

Do you want to help families with complex needs learn how to support their child with Autism?

Apply Today to learn more about joining the AKABA team and growing your career as a Behavior Technician or ABA Therapist!

• 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.

Benefits :

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.

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.

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

Responsibilities of an ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician

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)