Psychology Position- Support for Children with Autism

Job description

Georgia Behavior Associates is an agency that provides home-based, direct care services to children on the Autism Spectrum. Our Mission is to nurture the spark and uncover the potential in every child we serve. 

Georgia Behavior Associates is looking to hire Professionals to work 1:1 with children using the principles of ABA therapy. The paraprofessional will work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), implementing treatment plans that the BCBA creates. The paraprofessionals will work on skills to help each client gain independence and success in the short term as well as in the future.

If you love working with children and want to make a difference in someone’s life…

If you are passionate about the potential in every child and believe that every child deserves a chance to thrive...

If you have the passion and patience to celebrate big and small steps…

Then we’d love to have you join our team!

This is a great position for anyone with interest or experience in Health, Autism, Special Education, Education, Social Work, Mental Health, or Psychology or Sociology related fields.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have or be willing to obtain prior to hire: Registered Behavior Technician Certification from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (Sign up or sign in for contact information)
Work collaboratively with a BCBA supervisor to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy
Collect detailed behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions and input into an electronic device, logging all hours and data accurately
Be responsive to the needs and direction of clients, their families and supervisors
Able to independently implement programming without daily supervision
Compassion and patience towards children with disabilities and their families
Empathy, integrity, and a positive upbeat energy
Technologically proficient

• Perform ABA Therapy
• Working with children to young adults with Autsim
• Follow Treatment Plans