What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Therapist/Behavior Technician position at Early Autism Services?
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description
Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides in-home therapy for young children with autism. The program is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Part-time hours available.
We are currently looking for a line therapist to work 1:1 with children (ages 2-8) in a highly individualized and supported environment. All therapy sessions are carried out in the client's home. The line therapist's duties and responsibilities include:
Benefits to a LIne Therapist position include not only the rewarding experience of motivating and inspiring children through ABA therapy, but also Health Insurance options (for those working 30 hours/week), paid drive time, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan (with a 4% match) for all employees who have been working with CEAS for a year or more. Supervision can also be provided for individuals planning to sit for the BCBA exam.
Requirements
Employment Type: Part-Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description
Comprehensive Early Autism Services (CEAS) provides in-home therapy for young children with autism. The program is based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
Part-time hours available.
We are currently looking for a line therapist to work 1:1 with children (ages 2-8) in a highly individualized and supported environment. All therapy sessions are carried out in the client's home. The line therapist's duties and responsibilities include:
- Working with the child in a number of skill areas, such as conversation skills, fine/gross motor skills, self-help skills, and pre-academic skills.
- Integrating the child's family into therapy sessions.
- Data collection and making data-based decisions.
- Learning strategies and procedures to teach children with developmental delays.
- Attending team meetings and coordinating with a team of therapists.
- Traveling to the home of each client on the therapist's case load.
Benefits to a LIne Therapist position include not only the rewarding experience of motivating and inspiring children through ABA therapy, but also Health Insurance options (for those working 30 hours/week), paid drive time, and a 401k Retirement Savings Plan (with a 4% match) for all employees who have been working with CEAS for a year or more. Supervision can also be provided for individuals planning to sit for the BCBA exam.
Requirements
- This job requires a car, and a willingness to travel within the cities of Milwaukee, Oconomowoc, Whitewater and/or other surrounding areas. Part-time and full-time hours are available.
- Part-time and full-time hours are available.
- Bachelors degree or pursuit of degree in psychology, education, child development, or related field.
- Experience working with young children or children with disabilities.
- All employees must be able to lift approximately 30 pounds and the ability to move easily from a seated position. (Behavioral Therapists working in homes spend 80% of the time sitting on the floor with their clients).
