Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Livanis Behavioral Consulting is currently hiring behavior technicians with immediate openings in the Queens areas. Openings in Nassau County as well as other NYC boroughs are expected shortly.

We are looking for individuals to work with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), ages 3 through 21, in their homes implementing Behavior Support Plans to teach new skills as well as reduce challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing curricula developed by a Board-Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) designed to increase functional life and academic skills.
• Implementing behavior plans designed to decrease challenging behaviors as well as increase functional communication behaviors.
• Collecting and recording behavioral data to monitor the child's progress.
• Making learning fun for children with ASD.
• Working together with parents to teach a variety of skills to children.
• Working collaboratively with a therapy team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• At minimum, prospective candidates should be enrolled in a Baccalaureate degree program in psychology, social work, education, or a human service-related field.
• Must have reliable transportation (preferred driving)
• Enthusiasm, energy, and reliability.
• Prior behavioral training (while not needed) is a plus.
• Experience working with or caring for children (children with special needs is a plus).
• Proficiency or experience in other languages (while not needed) is a plus, especially Greek, Portuguese (Brazilian dialects), Mandarin, Cantonese, Albanian, Polish, and Spanish.

Join our team with a competitive starting hourly wage of $25.44 for part-time positions. Your starting pay may be higher, based on your experience, RBT certification, and educational background. Additionally, we reward long-term commitment with increases tied to your tenure with our agency.