ABA Feeding Therapist (Full Time)
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Overview:

ABA Therapist / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Feeding Program

The Healthy Beginnings (HB) Therapist position at the Verbal Beginnings Center involves both case management and clinical responsibilities. The clinical responsibilities of the HB Therapist are the same as other levels of therapists, but it is expected that a HB Therapist have a higher proficiency in the execution of these responsibilities and act as a model therapist for all Therapists throughout the organization. The HB Therapist's primary responsibility is the execution of 1:1 therapeutic services for clients within the Healthy Beginnings program. This position may also be assigned case management responsibilities.

What sets us apart in ABA Therapy:

• Supportive, fun and rewarding atmosphere for our staff
• Student loan assistance to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), as well as free supervision hours
• Collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and learning
• Excellent benefits for eligible employees

Schedule and Compensation:

• Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Compensation: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications

Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 services for clients within team

Implement ITT and NET programming related to mealtime behavior goals

Requirement for billable hours is 30 per week

Participate in team meetings and training workshops.

Ensure preparedness for sessions which includes having the proper therapeutic program materials, a positive attitude, and a meaningful understanding of programs to be run for the day.

Collect data to track client progress on individualized goals.

Ensure that the client is in a safe and positive environment at all times.

Collaborate with other team members regarding tasks vital to the daily functioning of the HB department.

This includes, but is not limited to cleaning and stocking the unit.

Timely completion of all assigned duties including by not limited to conversion of sessions in Central Reach.

Follows the policies and procedures of Verbal Beginnings, LLC.

Qualifications:

Attributes and qualifications needed to be successful in this role:

• Patience, compassion and the desire to help children with autism achieve their goals
• Genuine desire to learn about Autism and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree (completed or in progress) preferred
• 6+ months experience working with children preferred
• BLS/CPR certification including pediatric BLS/CPR
• Previous experience with or knowledge of individuals with ASD and ABA Therapy

Verbal Beginnings' personnel policies, procedures, and practices prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex. Verbal Beginnings' employment opportunities are provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) are made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.