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ABA THERAPIST / RBT

CAREERS

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Both ABA Therapists and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) typically work on a part-time basis to teach communication skills, social skills and other pertinent developmental skills to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), specifically utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

All duties are to be completed under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and extensive training and supervision will be provided in order to ensure competence. All positions require travel as we strictly a provide behavioral services in the child’s natural environment.

Candidates must have reliable transportation and must be available for a minimum of 2 days per week (Mon-Fri) and for a minimum of 3 consecutive hours each work day.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Currently undergoing behavior analytic undergraduate-level coursework sequence as outlined by the BACB
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Outstanding social skills
  • Excellent observational and analytical skills
  • Candidates must be patient, flexible, energetic, self-motivated, creative and must work well in a team environment
  • CPR and First Aid training course certifications
  • Pass Level II criminal background check
  • Pass 40-hour RBT training course requirement

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Candidates who have prior experience working with children
  • Candidates who are bilingual or ASL-proficient
Pediatric behavioral therapy session at Lotus Behavioral Interventions featuring a child playing with blocks
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide intensive one-on-one therapy to children with ASD
  • Conduct stimulus preference assessments
  • Collect Data
  • Maintain client's program book
  • Create & develop teaching materials
  • Discuss client's daily progress with parents / caretakers
  • Telehealth service delivery as needed
  • Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
  • Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients
  • Maintain technical and professional knowledge with continuing education
  • Provide basic care to the clients (e.g., toileting, eating, dressing, etc.)
  • Work with BCBA and BCaBA supervisors to implement individualized goals and checklists
  • Implement behavior acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as outlined by the child's ABA treatment plan

PAY RATE:

  • Varies between $20-$25 per hour, depending on experience and education

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Candidates who have prior experience working with children
  • Candidates who are bilingual or ASL-proficient

BENEFITS:

  • FREE 40-Hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training course, as recognized by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)
  • FREE fieldwork supervision from a BACB-accredited supervisor for hours leading to BCaBA or BCBA certification
  • W-2 employee position with federal income tax, Medicare and Social Security contributions
  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Quarterly performance-based pay increases
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Professional liability insurance coverage
  • Worker's compensation benefits
  • Unemployment / reemployment benefits
  • Paid drive time between clients
  • Paid unrestricted hours
  • Paid untimely cancellations
  • Flexible scheduling and case assignments for part-time and student employment
  • Use of geolocation technology to match client assignments and minimize drive time
  • All national holidays off
  • Company closed annually for spring and holiday breaks as per the MDCPS school calendar
  • No non-compete agreements
  • Free access to company learning and reinforcement materials for ABA therapy and assessments
  • Ability to relocate to any of our service areas
  • Lotus administrative scheduling and credentialing team that works for you
  • Secure instant messaging for ABA therapy team clinical support
  • Access to HIPAA-compliant telehealth technology ABA service delivery
  • On-going job training and career development in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Highly supportive work environment
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Karelix Alicea

M.S., BCBA, ITDS

Founder / President of Lotus Behavioral Interventions

Miss Alicea received both her bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology with a specialization in behavior analysis under the direction of the esteemed Dr. Jacob L. Gewirtz at Florida International University (FIU), and is currently in the process of completing an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership and Applied Behavior Analysis from Nova Southeastern University.

Following a period of almost 10 years of experience in the field, she founded Lotus Behavioral Interventions in 2009. Miss Alicea taught undergraduate-level behavior analysis coursework for several years at FIU and Carlos Albizu University, and is a graduate-level intensive practicum supervisor at Simmons College, Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) and University of South Florida (USF), all of which are Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) accredited programs.

She has presented on the benefits of sign language and telehealth services for children with autism in addition to ethical service delivery, supervision and entrepreneurship at various professional conferences, including the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA) and ABAI.

Miss Alicea is an active member of the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA), and can render services in English, Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL) both face-to-face and via telehealth with the use of HIPAA-compliant technology.