Child Behavior Technician- Spanish Speaking Preferred!

Compass Counseling Services of NOVA • Internship • Sterling, VA, US • $20 - $26 / hour • 1d ago

Are you interested in growing in a fulfilling career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families in your area?

If so, a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) may be for you. This growing field offers numerous opportunities for advancement at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels, providing a clear path for your professional growth. Professionals in this field are in high demand and have the exciting opportunity to impact children and families through evidence-based treatment.

At Compass NOVA, we provide home- and clinic-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism spectrum disorder or other neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as family support and training for their caregivers. Ideal candidates are interested in providing high-quality services to youth and their families and have a desire to effect meaningful and long-lasting change through evidence-based practices and data-driven evaluation. We are one of the largest providers of behavioral services in Virginia and offer the security of an established, thriving company, a supportive, team-oriented work environment that values your contributions, and a culture of continual self-improvement and mutual accountability. We are committed to excellence, not just in our clients’ outcomes, but in ourselves and one another.

No certifications are required to work as a clinician in our program. We provide extensive initial new hire training and regular ongoing training to all employees. Students who are working on their coursework and gaining clinical experience to become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) or a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) can take part in our student training program. ABA students in our Structured Independent Fieldwork program have numerous opportunities in the home and clinic settings to accrue both restricted and unrestricted hours and receive supervision at no cost and without contract. Our team of BCBAs leads this program, which involves monthly group supervision sessions covering fundamental and practical ABA concepts. After obtaining board certification, students can transition into our supervisor training program.

Why choose Compass as an ABA Behavior Technician?

Enriching and supportive environment for all employees.
Regular individual supervision in the office with additional on-site supervision in homes.
Extensive new hire training program and ongoing clinical skill development.
Company-issued iPads and use of proprietary electronic practice management and data collection system.
Clinical supervision toward BCBA or BCaBA and opportunity to participate in student training program.
Tuition assistance for those seeking their BCBA or BCBA-D at an accredited institution that meets the licensure requirements.
RBT supervision.
Competitive reimbursement including reimbursement for indirect activities such as documentation, drive time, and supervision.
Advancement opportunities.
Employee bonuses.
Mileage, phone, and therapeutic supplies reimbursement.

As an ABA Behavior Technician in our program, you will:

Provide 1:1 home- and clinic-based ABA services for youth under the age of 21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities.
Support client’s caregivers through a variety of methods.
Participate in trainings and clinical supervision that focus on a holistic approach integrating ABA with other effective therapeutic strategies.
Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts to maximize effectiveness of interventions as delineated in client’s treatment plans.
Document each session through clinical notes and data collection.

Education, Experience & Other Requirements:

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field (e.g., Education, Special Education, Child Development, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work) and/or experience in fields of child development, human services, mental health, special education.

Required: High school diploma.

Required: Valid driver’s license.

For more information about who we are, go to: http://www.compassva.com/discoverwhatsnext.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

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