Job Brief

NYTPS is looking for Behavior Technicians to work 1:1 with children on the Autism Spectrum.

Immediate need:

Home case for 7-year-old child in Massapequa Long Island, NY.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 4:00pm-6:00pm and Saturdays, 12:00pm-2:00pm.

New York Therapy Placement Services Inc. is hiring ABA Therapists and Behavior Technicians to service pediatric clients on Long Island - Suffolk County. This position is per-diem with flexible schedules. This opportunity is excellent for someone who is looking to gain additional experience and really help make a difference. This position is also ideal for people who are working towards degrees in Special Education, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Social Work. Growth potential for this position across our other departments is always an added long-term career bonus!

Ideal candidates come from a background of servicing individuals with disabilities, specifically autism spectrum disorders in DD population including ABA schools or programs, Day Habilitation/Day Programs, Residential Alternatives or Special Education Programs. If this sounds like you, then come and join our team!

Get your foot in the door with an agency that has over 30 years’ experience in the field of servicing individuals with special needs. New York Therapy Placement Services Inc. fosters a supportive work experience which can help you with training, guidance and resources. We specialize in servicing individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) across our programs. Each individual treatment plan is tailored to the client’s needs, developed and supervised by our team of Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA-D, BCBA, BCABA).

Duties Include:

• Work with children in their homes following treatment protocols and addressing established goals.
• Support children with autism in achieving their goals.
• Implement their individualized behavior goals and behavior intervention plans.
• Organize and update program book. Monitor and collect information about client’s behavior and skills using data collection.
• Complete log notes for each session. Must be able to access the internet daily to enter information with computers, laptops, tablets or phones.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree AND one year of supervised experience working with children ages 2-21 on the Autism Spectrum.
• Associate's degree considered if qualifying experience.
• Experience implementing ABA programs preferred.
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification preferred.

Position requirements:

• The ability to meet the physical demands of the job including frequent sitting on the floor, getting up from the floor, running with children, etc.
• Competent in behavior management, skill instruction, oral and written. Great communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be energetic, creative, intuitive, and have a passion for working with children and helping them achieve their goals and reach their fullest potential.

Pay range: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development.
• Supervision and mentorship for those seeking certification in behavior analysis and licensure in NY State.
• Collaborative and Supportive Team.
• Flexible Schedule.
• NYTPS, Inc. uses CentralReach, which makes tracking your sessions and work a breeze!

About New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc.:

New York Therapy Placement Services, Inc. has been a leader in the educational/healthcare services arena for over 30 years. Founded in 1986, the company plays an integral part in both the public and private health care sectors. NYTPS is a multidisciplinary agency, with placements available for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, LCSW's, LMHC's, Psychologists (PHD and PsyD), School Psychologists and Special Education Teachers and Behavior Analysts. Our placements include a wide variety of settings such as, but not limited to, preschools, schools, home care, nursing homes, long and short-term care facilities. We are proud of our reputation of excellence and commitment to providing services in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines. We pride ourselves in working with only the most experienced clinicians that are interested in making a difference in the lives of others.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer AA/M/F/D/V

NYTPS/NYTPSSP complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process and to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person