Immediately Need Behavior Therapist - ABA in Knoxville, TN

Job title: Behavior Therapist - ABA Company: Key Autism Services Job description: Are you searching for a rewarding experience helping children and families reach their goals and full potential? If you are passionate about improving the lives of children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, apply now Key Autism is hiring motivated and passionate professionals, both experienced and entry level to join our growing team We provide an in-depth ABA training to assist with growth and knowledge of the field and providing impeccable services to our families. The hourly pay rate starts at $20/hour and onwards based on experience in the field. Key Autism Services has recently expanded and is hiring in your area We expect all positions to have a start date of mid to late May. Our training program will help get you equipped for your new positions with bonuses offered upon completion Key provides services for children on the autism spectrum directly under the guidance and supervision of a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). This position is working in-home implementing ABA (applied behavior analysis) therapy and counselling programs established by a BCBA. Depending on your location, most of the cases are after school hours, so you must have a flexible schedule for morning, afternoon, and evening shifts. Behavior Therapist Job Responsibilities:

• Provide one on one (1:1) in-home Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy
• Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions
• Conduct discrete trials, implement behavior support, and treatment plans
• Work collaboratively with a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) Supervisor to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy
• Be responsive to the needs and requests of clients, their families and supervisors
• Be goal-oriented and maintain professionalism in all aspects of your work
• Arrive on time and be prepared for therapy sessions

Growth Opportunities in the field of ABA:

• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive hourly rates, incentive programs, and bonuses
• Behavior Therapist New-Hire Skills Training
• For aspiring BCBA's we are offering University Partnerships, Supervision, Practicum, and Mentoring
• Tuition discount with our Partners
• Experience using a Cognitive Behavior Intervention Plan with youth and families
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification Assistance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or working towards your degree in a related field (Psychology, Education, or Sociology) preferred
• Experience working with children for 1 year in a 1:1 setting
• 1-year ABA Experience
• If no direct ABA experience, 1-2 years working as a Special Education Assistant, Paraprofessional, Direct Support Professional, Medical Assistant, Autism Experience, Teacher's Assistant, or ABA Tutor in a school or home setting
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Personal means of transportation with a reliable vehicle

Physical Requirements

• Employee must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
• Required to perform activities that entail fine and gross motor skills, bend, kneel, squat, sitting on floor level or in a chair, or standing for periods of time.

• Ability to respond quickly in short distances (100 feet) in response to the movements and behaviors of children.
• Willingness and ability to work in both indoor and outdoor settings.

About us: Key Autism provides services to children and adults throughout the states of Massachusetts, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Colorado, Illinois, and Texas. Services include programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other related conditions. We have been serving families since 2014. At Key we work as compassionate partners with individuals, families, case managers and other professionals to provide the level of support needed to improve the lives of the clients we serve. At Key Autism Services, all the autism treatment services we provide are guided by a common philosophy about the role of the family in a child's development. We strive to equip both the children and their families with necessary skills for strong, satisfying relationships with one another, because we know that learning happens best when it happens in the context of playful, reciprocal interactions with life partners. We believe family is the foundation for a child's development. Family is the ever-present guiding force in a child's life from the first breath through all the growing-up years. Family doesn't close for the holidays, go on vacation or call it quits at five o'clock. Family remains a persistent presence on a day-in, day-out basis, through all the seasons of the year, through all the years of childhood. Our team is committed to helping individuals and their families become self-sufficient and live as independently as their abilities allow. We hire compassionate, highly trained and dedicated individuals who show a passion to contribute their skills to make our client healthier and stronger. Check out more opportunities we have to offer https://www.keyautismservices.com/careers/ Expected salary: Location: Knoxville, TN Apply Job!