Looking for teachers and paraprofessionals looking to supplement their income in the afterschool hours.

The direct support professional, working under the guidance and support plan of a BCBA, will help children to learn to achieve tasks of daily living and work on their individualized goals which may include: language, behavior management, and social skills.

You will be responsible for collecting data and reporting to the BCBA.

This is a home- based program working with families in the Greater MetroWest Area of Massachusetts. The schedule is flexible and would be determined between you and the family.

-Bachelor’s Degree, High School Diploma, GED (at least 18 years old)

-120 hours of supervised training, of which 30 hours must be direct supervision in the implementation of behaviorally based therapies with children with ASD.

-Direct experience providing one-to-one care for a child on the autism spectrum or if the individual has no direct experience must receive 160 hours of supervised training.

-Two sessions of initial home visits under the direct supervision of senior therapist with monthly supervision by senior therapist thereafter.

Two personal or professional references.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: From $29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 2 – 6 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• After school

Ability to Relocate:

• Worcester, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road