ABA Therapist (Autism) - Multicultural Community Services Of The Pioneer Valley

The ABA Program at MCS Holyoke is currently looking for an ABA Therapist.  Our ABA program provides home and community based services to children and adults diagnosed with Autism.  Responsibilities of the ABA Therapist include, but not limited to:

• Provide in-home and/or out in the community ABA therapy for clients with Autism
• Direct implementation of the Treatment Plans by the BCBA
• Participate in ongoing supervision
• Implement a variety of teaching procedures (e.g., discrete trail, naturalistic teaching, stimulus control, stimulus fading, discrimination training, use of contingency reinforcement)
• Assist with client assessment (e.g., curriculum-based, developmental, social skills, assist with functional assessment procedures, observational recording of behavior and environment)
• Prepare data collection, implement measurement and recording procedures, and maintain data
• Assists in the creation of instructional materials
• Understand essential components of a behavior plan and implement behavioral reduction interventions (e.g., differential reinforcement procedures, extinction procedures)
• Effectively responds to and manages crisis situations which may include physical aggression
• Willingness to learn new software and use of adaptive equipment as appropriate
• Meet client and environmental needs as required (e.g., lifting, bending, crawling, squatting, reaching, toileting, feeding, self-help skills, assisting with personal hygiene needs, and other duties as appropriate)
• Complete necessary documentation and paperwork including session notes, time sheets, travel reports, etc. according to company  guidelines.
• Availability to work nights, early mornings, and/or weekends
• Attend trainings as required

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred; Associate’s degree or equivalent (60 credit hours) required; reliable transportation.