All of us at Msitua Therapy, Inc. are individuals who want to build an organization that is devoted to the well-being of our community, families, and individuals.

Qualifications

· Must have at least 6 months experience working with individuals with Autism or any developmental disabilities.

· Must have basic knowledge of the following:

• basic concepts and principles of applied behavior analysis
• behavior analytic learning principles (i.e., reinforcement, punishment, and extinction) and how they are used to reduce problem behaviors, increase appropriate behaviors replacement behaviors and teach new skills.
• ethical guidelines for the practice of applied behavior analysis
• Basic knowledge and implementation of common data collection tools (e.g., frequency, rate, duration)

· Must be self-motivated, responsible, honest, articulate, and be able to work independently and in a team.

· Stand, sit, twist, kneel, bend over, crouch down, walk, sit/play on the floor for extended periods of time.

· Be able to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds without assistance from another adult.

· Possess strong written and oral communication skills.

· Fluency with all Microsoft Office programs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Implement ABA program with consistency and treatment/procedural integrity

· Utilize antecedent intervention procedures (e.g., Premack Principle, Non-contingent Reinforcement, Functional Communication Training).

· Utilize behavior analytic teaching strategies (e.g., task analysis, shaping, chaining, Direct Instruction, Discrete Trial Training, Pivotal Response Therapy, Natural Teaching Environment, and Precision Teaching).

· Utilize consequence interventions (e.g., reinforcement (schedules), punishment, and extinction).

· Provide social skills instruction.

· Provide authorized services directly to the family and consumer.

· Maintain communication with consumer/parents/caregivers through email and phone calls.

· Collect, review, summarize, and communicate data (data sheets, session notes, task analyses, ABC data sheets, parent goal data, etc.) and progress with Program Supervisor.

· Maintain communication with Program Supervisor for mastery and new programs on each individual case.

· Conducts one-on-one consumer/parent/caregiver sessions.

· All sessions are face to face, and not through electronic means.

· Attend quarterly staff meetings and professional development trainings.

· Report any incidents and communication from the parent to the Program Supervisor

· Submits SIR within the same day of incident.

· Contact Program Supervisor and Human Resource Department prior to cancellations.

· Provide consistent and ongoing therapy to clients; no consistent cancellations allowed.

Must be available 3:00pm-7:00pm (Monday-Friday) and some Saturdays

Msituatherapy.com

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 18 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Los Angeles, CA 90043 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90043: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person