INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

Instructional ABA Consultants (IABA) is a company that cares about its interns, employees, and clients-the mission of IABA is to provide high-quality ABA therapy across funding sources for autistic children and adults with developmental disabilities. We know that mentoring interns creates high-quality therapists for our clients and invest time in teaching the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to our interns.

Undergraduate interns who work with IABA are not only completing an internship but investing in their future. ABA interns are more likely to be accepted into graduate school in applied fields with the experience they receive at IABA. ABA interns who are not completing a master's degree after their undergraduate degree are more highly qualified for full-time psychology positions. Including full-time RBT status at IABA!

IABA is looking for Part-time ABA Therapists/Interns to serve the population of children with Autism using ABA therapy.

Part-time internships are currently available. Evening hours (3-8 pm) are available based on candidate availability and client need. One weekend day is also required for part-time interns. Internships begin at $19.00 an hour and can increase based on experience with a $150 sign-on bonus after 90 days of employment. The sign-on bonus is a good-faith bonus to incentivize interns to apply and maintain their internship for the signed duration of the internship/and or beyond.

ESSENTIAL INTERNSHIP FUNCTIONS

• Completing 90-day training and obtaining a Registered Behavior Technician Certification
• Implementation of goals and teaching plans with autistic children created by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Data collection related to the goals and behavior plans
• Electronic filing of data and clinical documentation within a 24-hour timeframe
• Interns who are completing an internship for academic credit will be required to share their course syllabus
• IABA will assign internship hours to meet the requirements of the employee's internship program as well as provide a site supervisor
• Interns are expected to make a minimum 6-month commitment to their internship, a year of employment is encouraged
• Attend mandatory training conducted by Instructional ABA Consultants
• Proactively communicate with the Board Certified Behavior Analyst
• Maintain confidentiality, ethical guidelines, and policies including HIPPA laws and regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled student at an undergraduate college with preferred majors in psychology, neuroscience, and/or health sciences program
• First Aid/CPR training preferred
• Must pass a background check
• Per HFS, coverage of ADAPtive Behavior Support Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). An individual who has been credentialed as an RBT by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), is 21 years of age or older, has a high school diploma or GED

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong verbal, written and communication skills
• Strong work ethic with the ability to meet scheduling commitments

WORK STATUS

• This is a part-time internship position

TRAVEL

• 100% paid travel between the client's home and required meetings
• Must have a valid driver's license and provide proof of auto insurance
• Multiple locations: Naperville, Wheaton, and surrounding suburbs of Naperville

REPORTING

• Reports to Board Certified Behavior Analyst