Behavior Interventionist PT

The position of behavior staff will be to take part in working with and teaching children with autism as part of a team. The individuals who are chosen to work as a behavior intervention staff will be trained by ABSI's Behavior consultants and Behavior Specialists. All employees will be trained in the basics of Applied Behavior Analysis, specifically a teaching technique called Discrete Trial Training and Natural Environment Training. The training will also include information on how to implement other teaching methodologies that have proven to be helpful with children with autism. The objective of the behavior staff is to foster the child's independence across settings and promote success.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
• Conduct structured teaching in the family's home and/or school environment
• Implement changes made to the child's home program/school programs and ensure that data is taken daily on each program/goal taught
• Driving to and from sessions as scheduled
• Show to sessions timely
• Conduct excellence and professionalism

Requirements:
• Experience working with children in some capacity OR enrolled and actively pursuing a degree in a relative field.
• A team player who can adapt quickly, stay on task and problem solve
• Excellent and professional verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with technology including but not exclusive to the utilization of tablets and the use of electronic applications.
• Reliable transportation