ABA Therapist

Hennepin Autism Center seeking devoted, hard-working mental health practitioner to join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Our dynamic growth creates exciting career opportunities unparalleled in the ABA field.

Do you want to be a part of an organization that is client-centered and make a difference in the lives of children, and families with special needs? Do you have your bachelors degree in phycology (or related disciplines), or are you obtaining it soon? If so, this might be the position for you!

• Must have experience with high behaviors. This includes a high level of communication, adaptability, and creativity
• Minimum 1 years of experience that includes working with residents with high behaviors, working in a hospital, or psychiatric setting
• Experience de-escalating intense situations and ability to describe different methods of de-escalation
• Ability to perform physical interventions to ensure the safety of the individuals served
  
  Strong verbal communication and documentation skills
• Ability to pass a background check with the Department of Health and Human Services

• The role of this Behavior Technician is to help individuals live in their own homes, identify and achieve personal goals, and improve their quality of life.
• Your role includes providing direct client care using a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training.
• Follow the behavioral skill acquisition and behavior reduction protocols as outlined in the individuals personalized treatment plan
• Focus on teaching and other antecedent strategies for reducing interfering behaviors
• Collect, record and summarize data on observable client behavior
• Provide positive based input, suggestions, and feedback to Company team members regarding the individuals served and their written programs/protocols
• Advocate for each individual served in all areas of their lives
• To include: medical professionals, intercompany teams, therapists, community members etc
• To have full knowledge of Permitted, Restricted, and Prohibited procedures.
• To utilize safe and appropriate procedures to ensure the safety of the individuals we serve
• To work well within a highly collaborative team
• Pay Rate: $ 20- 23
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
• Paid time off

• Pediatrics

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

• Applied behavior analysis: 1 year (Preferred)