LA Behavior Therapist (NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY)
On-siteNorwalk, California, United States
Job Summary
Conduct 1:1 Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy sessions with children, teens, and young adults with Autism or related disabilities, teaching verbal, social, and educational skills. Complete source documentation in Catalyst data and SOAP notes, render schedules nightly, and lock weekly schedules by Saturday at 8pm. Respond to all emails and phone calls within 24 hours, including family inquiries and internal staff communications. Maintain HIPAA compliance, attend mandatory company trainings, and pass the Registered Behavior Technician exam within 180 days. Work in offices, schools, or client homes, requiring the ability to lift 35 pounds and run if a client elopes.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Proficient in the use of Technology (e.g., Computer, iPad)
- Able to work weekends as needed/required by the company
- Must complete on-going training to support job competency
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
- Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight
- Ability to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including the use of electronic devices
- Ability to verbally communicate to exchange information
- Visual acuity for reading and interpreting data, observing client behavior, and ensuring a safe environment
- Ability to see, hear, and speak articulately
- Ability to run (in the event the client elopes/or leaves the area)
- Ability to block physical aggression (when needed)
- Ability to complete the Registered Behavior Technician exam through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board within 180 days of completing the Registered Behavior Technician Training
- Ability to remain HIPAA compliant at all times
- Ability to attend all mandatory company meetings
- Ability to be fluent in updated/current policies
- Ability to adhere to established protocols
- Ability to communicate all policy/protocol related issues immediately to Human Resources department
- Ability to communicate any Information and Technology (IT) issues that would hinder the ability to perform work duties
- Ability to respond to every communication attempt with internal staff within 24 hours
- Ability to render schedule at the end of each session
- Ability to lock schedule weekly, by Saturday at 8pm
- Ability to look through NPA works and confirm schedule prior to every session
- Ability to respond to all emails and phone calls within 24 hours
- Ability to provide a minimum 2-week notice for any vacation request for approval with appropriate paperwork
- Ability to submit permanent schedule changes in writing to the Scheduling Department
- Ability to complete and pass the Registered Behavior Technician exam through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board within 180 days of completing the Registered Behavior Technician Training
- Ability to notify Supervisor and Family of staff cancellation and send in a cancellation email to cancellations@cs4hope.com
- Ability to complete all assigned tasks on time
- Ability to receive constructive feedback with professionalism
- Ability to address case concerns in a timely manner
- Ability to travel to regional office when required
- Required minimum travel range of 25 miles
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- CPR or BLS certification
- Registered Behavior Technician credential (RBT)
- Experience working with children that have been diagnosed with Autism or with other intellectual disabilities
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