ABA Early Interventionist - Autism Therapist
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Do you enjoy working with kids? Are you seeking a new career in healthcare with a stable, expanding company that truly values and supports its team members?Â
Community Autism Services, a division of The Stepping Stones Group, is urgently hiring for Early Interventionists (Autism Therapists)! We offer full-time and part-time positions at our Sacramento, CAÂ center with options to gain more experience in home, school, and community settings.Â
Our team of clinical professionals provides continuous career support and advancement opportunities with comprehensive paid training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). We encourage students pursuing degrees in Psychology, Sociology, Early Childhood Development, Education, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Social Work, Counseling, and Mental Health to apply today!
Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour
Job Highlights
- Paid training and Registered Behavior Technician Certification when applicable
- Drive time and mileage reimbursement when applicable
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and wage increases 
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance benefits
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Monthly/Quarterly trainings
- Reimbursements for some Onboarding costs
- Opportunity to grow within the companyÂ
- Opportunity to receive Restricted and Unrestricted hours towards BCBA certification
 Qualifications
- Full-time schedules of 7:45am-3:30pm in schools, 8:00am-4:00pm in centers, and 7:45am-7:00pm for combined settings.
- Part-time schedules starting from 3:00pm - flexibility for those juggling between school!
- Must have one year of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field experienceÂ
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field. Enrolled in a Master's program in ABA is preferred
- RBT certification preferred
- Must be willing to travel to outlying areas vendored by ALTA Regional CenterÂ
- Must have reliable transportation (personal vehicle), active license, and have current/active auto insurance
- Must have current vaccinations (MMR, HEP B, Tdap, Varicella) and TB test within the last year
- Must have flu vaccination completed annually
- Must pass DOJ/FBI live scan background clearance
- Must provide proof of physical capability including the ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, twist and lift 50 pounds
- Demonstrate work ethic, professionalism, and ethical behaviors
- Expected to work with early learners, children under three and with parents/caregivers
- Expected to work with clients who have severe behavior challenges, including aggression and self-injurious behaviors
- Expected to attend scheduled trainings, monthly meetings with supervisors and complete assignments on time
Job Description
- Responsible for implementing and monitoring effective individualized treatment for Early Intervention in-home programs for assigned clients
- Work in collaboration with parents and the clinical manager to promote optimum Early Intervention Programs
- Assist with re-assessments for current clients, including assessments of client's skill deficits and behavior excesses
- Assist with goal development based on assessment data and knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis
- Implement behavior support to decrease behaviors that interfere with learning
- Discuss progress and generalization of skills with parents/caregivers
- Provide training in ABA principles to improve deficits in communication, socialization, and independence
- Provide training in ABA principles to decrease behaviors that interfere with learning
- Provide caregiver training to generalize skills across settings. Trainings will include descriptions of the interventions, modeling the interventions, and providing opportunities for parents to practice the intervention and receive feedback.
- Complete monthly case reviews of the client's progress and recommendations for troubleshooting lessons where needed
- Assist with updating quarterly progress on treatment goals
- Attend meetings with clinical supervisor, parents/caregivers, and Regional Center Service Coordinators
About Community Autism Services, a division of The Stepping Stones Group
The Stepping Stones Group grew from a simple belief: That every child is born with a special set of gifts. Throughout our history, we have partnered with 14 mission-driven organizations that share in our vision.
Together, we are transforming the lives of children and families, improving the quality of therapeutic and behavioral services, and joining with like-minded therapists, clinicians and educators in order to have a greater impact in our communities. Our passionate leadership team and expansive clinical support network ensure the delivery of the highest quality therapeutic and behavioral health services nationwide.