Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Pay rate: $25/hr
Schedule: Saturday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Summary:
The Edinburg Center is seeking an experienced Part-Time Fee-for-Service Behavior Technician to provide community-based ABA support to a 23-year-old male with high-functioning autism in Shrewsbury, MA. The weekly hours will average 6-12 hours. The hourly rate is $25/hr. Candidates must be able to meet the following requirements and work the specified schedule: Fridays 6 pm - 10 pm; Saturdays 12 pm - 7 pm; Mondays 12 pm - 7 pm.
What you will do:
* Implement, model, and monitor progress of individualized behavior support and skill plans based on data analysis under BCBA supervision, focusing on social skills, communication, and behavioral support.
* Work collaboratively and independently with team members, especially parents.
* Assist in training parents and caregivers on principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, demonstrating excellent communication skills.
What you will bring:
* Meet one of the following: (1) BA in Psychology, ABA, Special Education, or related field; (2) Associate's degree with at least two years of relevant experience; (3) One year of experience using ABA principles in a therapeutic setting.
* Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
* Experience in ABA implementation with children with autism.
* Experience with positive behavior support plans, direct instruction, discrete trial training, incidental teaching, task analysis, or other ABA methods is preferred.
* Experience working with youth under 21 with emotional/behavioral challenges or autism.
* Strong written and interpersonal skills; team-oriented.
Who We Are: A dedicated team with a forty-year history serving individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury, and autism. Our staff includes psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, BCBA, and direct service staff. We enjoy a diverse range of interests and skills, both professionally and personally.
What We Offer: Comprehensive benefits including health, dental (minimum 30 hours/week), vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k). Paid time off includes vacation, personal days, sick leave, and holidays. We support professional development through tuition reimbursement, conference funding, and free clinical supervision. We value learning from each other and encourage sharing knowledge.
We are committed to a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including women, communities of color, LGBTQ individuals, and people with disabilities.
The Edinburg Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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