What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Interventionist (BI) position at P.L.A.Y Psychology Learning and You?
BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONIST (BI) POSITIONS
Location/s: Contra Costa County
PART TIME & FULL TIME POSTIONS
Are you interested in working with neurodivergent persons ages 18 months through adulthood? Are you looking to join a dynamic, collaborative, progressive and professional agency that can provide you with valuable training and experience while making a difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families? If so, please apply so you can JOIN OUR TEAM!!
ABOUT US:
P.L.A.Y.-Psychology, Learning & You is a state certified and well-respected agency that provides a breadth of services to persons with individual learning, behavior and social profiles that have changed the lives of our clients and families for more than 18 years across the greater Bay Area as well as abroad. Our talented Behavior Consultants and therapists provide individualized programs, social language and behavior facilitation and training to people with special needs using evidence-based strategies and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis using a collaborative and integrated approach that typically includes teachers, parents, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Psychologists and MFT’s.
We at P.L.A.Y. are committed to providing the highest quality of pre-academic, academic, language, adaptive, pre-vocational, vocational, social and behavioral skills for our clients to integrate and demonstrate maximum potential within their family, community, school and competitive employment.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
P.L.A.Y. is looking for talented, experienced individuals interested in working 1:1 with children diagnosed with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Our therapists work under our trained and experienced Behavior Consultants as part of a team, providing direct therapy to the individual in schools, in-home and community settings. Part of the collaborative and integrated team experience is working with parents and caregivers, in order to provide them with strategies to support their children and promote on-going progress.
Service hours for in home programs are primarily 2-4hour shifts, between 10-2pm and 3-6pm. School program positions are school based hours.
EDUCATION:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is required (degree in psychology, special education or related field preferred)
Background and coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred
RBT certification is a PLUS
Experience:
Minimum of 1- 2 years working with children with autism and/or other special needs IN AN ABA IN-HOME INTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM and/or school setting is required.
To be successful in this work you will need the ability to multi-task, have patience, take pride in slow and steady progress in clients as well as rapid progress that requires innovative, creative yet scientific based and independent thinking, planning and initiative.
You will also be required and expected to manage behavior problems in a positive, yet prescribed manner as well as:
*Maintain professional conduct across client’s homes and community settings, communicate confidentially and professionally with behavior analysts, teachers, parents and other team members
*Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm for each client you work with as well as keep them motivated and engaged to learn
*Implement curriculum that is based in ABA principles designed to increase pre-academic, attention, academic, communication, social and play skills.
*Collect data and track client’s progress over time
*Participate in team meetings with Behavior Analysts, parents, and other professional team members
Other Requirements:
Reliable source of transportation is required along with proof of insurance and valid driver’s license.
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States of America
Compensation: $25-30/hr (based on experience)– an average of 10-15hr/week P/T part time hourly position.
We offer paid training.
Please send resume and references to: cmarkowitz@playbehavior.com or agplay@comcast.net
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30