Behavior Therapist, Autism (ABA) - Entry Level!
Company: Autism Spectrum Therapies
Location: Fresno
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview:Start your career with Autism Spectrum Therapies
(AST)!Join one of the fastest-growing fields in healthcare in an
entry-level job that lets you work with kids and spend your day
doing meaningful work. As a Behavior Technician, you will help kids
with autism learn and grow!In the current market there are a number
of jobs for you to consider. Take a few moments to watch this video
to learn more about the important work our Behavior Technicians do
each and every day!Why work with LEARN Behavioral? Video link: Once
you learn the ropes of ABA, opportunities are ripe for you to take
on more responsibility and grow your career!So, what are you
waiting for?Responsibilities:Backed by the support and supervision
of our awesome staff, you would:Work with kids (18 months to school
age) with autism and special needs in their homes or in one of our
centers.Work part-time hours between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.Gain training
and skills to support a career in behavior analysis, behavioral
health, teaching, occupational therapy, speech language pathology,
counseling, mental health, and parenting.Become eligible to earn
your registered behavior technician (RBT/BCAT) certification.Create
lasting, positive change for children and their families.If you
work part-time, you're eligible for sick leave.Pay starting at $19
and up based on experience!Qualifications:Do you have what it
takes? Although we don't require specific experience, we do look
for certain characteristics, including:A genuine desire to help
children with autism and their families achieve goals.A steady
supply of compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, goodwill, and
reliability.Strong curiosity and a desire (or, at least, a
willingness) to learn about autism, learning differences, and
ABA.The ability to master the latest TikTok dance craze. (Just
kidding.)Oh, and we actually require:A high school diploma or
equivalent.Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 (on or before the
first day of employment).Eligibility to work in the United
States.Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule: morning,
afternoon, and/or evenings.The ability to pass a background
check.Reliable transportation/Valid Driver's LicenseNot to mention,
it is a plus if you:Are bi-lingual, with English/Spanish
fluency.Studied, majored, or minored in psychology, education,
special education, child care, behavioral health, health science,
or a related field.Have experience working with children, whether
as a babysitter, nanny, tutor, teacher, coach, camp counselor, or
some other form of childcare.Physical requirements vary and are
based on specific client assignments. You may be asked to engage in
any of the following: push, pull, lift up to 35 pounds, and move
quickly, according to client needs. It is necessary to be able to
sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run.Autism Spectrum
Therapies (AST) is part of LEARN Behavioral, a national
organization dedicated to nurturing the unique potential of
children with autism and special needs. LEARN serves communities
from coast to coast. And we're growing every day.LEARN Behavioral
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity,
equity, and inclusion.Candidates interested in the following
positions will find this role similarly rewarding and are
encouraged to apply: teacher, psychologist, behavior analyst,
speech and language pathologist, occupational therapist, social
worker, home health aide (HHA), teacher aide, child care worker,
instructor, counselor, education assistant, home care worker,
caregiver, mental health therapist, childcare assistant,
paraprofessional, life skills coach.This position is similar to the
following positions at other companies: behavioral technician,
behavior therapist, registered behavior technician, RBT, board
certified autism therapist, BCAT, behavior treatment technician,
ABA tutor, line therapist, behavior interventionist, autism
instructor, licensed behavior analyst, and board certified behavior
analyst.COVID Message:The health and well-being of our clients,
staff, and community are of the utmost importance to LEARN
Behavioral. With the continued presence of COVID-19, we are
committed to providing our essential services to clients, while
maintaining safety for everyone. Please consider our practices on
Face Coverings, Daily Health Screenings, and Employee Vaccinations
below before applying for one of our open positions:Face Coverings
- LEARN follows the CDC's guidance and in most locations, face
coverings are optional. There are a few exceptions where continued
use of face coverings, such as local county and/or payor mandates,
is required. Please note that as the CDC guidance changes, LEARN's
face covering practices will also change.Daily Health Screenings -
We follow local county guidelines, and may adjust this practice as
COVID-19 cases in your area increase/decrease.Employee Vaccination
- Employees are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19, as
vaccination may be a requirement in the future to comply with
Executive and State/Local or Payor vaccination
mandates.Compensation Range:$19 - $22 / hour
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Therapies, Fresno , Behavior Therapist, Autism (ABA) - Entry Level!, Healthcare , Fresno, California
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