Behavior Therapist
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Job Location:
Brockton, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 22 - 26
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Rate: $22-$26/hour
The Behavior Therapist is responsible for implementation of applied behavior analysis educational and treatment programs with individual clients aged 1 to 22 in their home ABA Center and within the community under the direction of the clinical team. A Behavior Analyst will directly supervise the treatment and offer support in implementing the strategies to promote independence across a variety of functional skills. Collect data as prescribed by the Behavior Analyst using a variety of measurement systems and participate in data management. The Behavior Therapist participates as a member of client treatment team.
Minimum Education Required
Additional Shift Details
Supporting the Taunton/Brockton area
Responsibilities
- Enhance the lives of those we serve through positive approaches remembering that each person has individual needs and learning styles. Follow all approved treatment plans.
- Assist at whatever level necessary to meet the goals outlined in the treatment plan with consultation from Behavior Analyst.
- Assist in the training and orientation of new staff; provide co-workers with positive and constructive feedback.
- Collect accurate data across all aspects within the program. For example but not limited to: toileting discrete trial instruction behavior natural environment maintaining client records etc.
- Participate in the development of individualized plans as appropriate and follow accordingly as well as actively participate in meetings.
- Work one on one in the ABA Center/client home/community with a child that has special healthcare needs.
- Meet with Behavior Analyst to review and discuss family concerns scheduling issues and the administration of the treatment plan.
- Implement instructional strategies consistently and accurately as prescribed by the Behavior Analyst.
- Communicate any medical physical or other changes in client status to guardian and the clinical team.
- Implement teaching programs in a positive supportive and proactive manner at all times.
- Responsible for implementing all aspects of childs Treatment Plan including self-care and supporting client and family with toilet training programming.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree and/or RBT Credential (preferred) or Associates Degree (60 credit hours) or High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of relevant experience
- Must successfully pass background checks. Must have valid drivers license safe driving record automobile insurance and access to vehicle to be used as directed and when needed for transport.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions including race ethnicity sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation partnered status age national origin socioeconomic status religion ability culture and experience.
Key Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Behavioral Health
- Data Collection
- Primary Care Experience
- Military Experience
- Special Education
- Autism Experience
- Special Needs
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
About Company
Advocates is committed to helping people with autism, brain injuries, mental health challenges, intellectual disabilities, or substance use issues live healthy, happy lives in the community.
