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Behavior Therapist, Autism (ABA) - Entry Level!

Company: Autism Spectrum Therapies
Location: Fresno
Posted on: May 27, 2023

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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