ABA Therapist (Applied Behavior Analyst) Tilton- WILL TRAIN!

• Record accurate and detailed data on client progress and behavior during sessions.
• Maintain thorough and organized session notes.
• Report any concerns or changes in client behavior to the supervising BCBA promptly.

Collaboration and Communication 

• Work closely with BCBAs, teachers, school staff, and families to ensure consistency and effectiveness of interventions.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and ongoing professional development. 
• Act as a liaison between the center, school staff, and families, fostering positive relationships.  

Environmental Preparation 

•  Set up and maintain therapy materials and environments to support successful sessions.
• Adapt materials and teaching approaches to align with the needs of individual clients. 

Compliance 

• Adhere to ethical standards outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). 
• Follow organizational policies, school policies, and all relevant laws and regulations.

• High school diploma or equivalent (required) 
• Experience working with children with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or behavioral challenges (preferred). 
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to dynamic environments 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to keep students safe from themselves and others and, in some cases, may need to implement CPI (therapeutic holds) procedures

• Must be able to remove oneself from potentially harmful situations and, in some cases, be able to lift a child

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the workday

• Ability to lift (at least 50–65 pounds), assist, and/or physically support students, which may include lifting or guiding students of varying sizes

• Ability to physically intervene when required to ensure safety (per CPI training)

• Ability to remove oneself and/or others from unsafe situations quickly

• Ability to maintain attention and focus in a dynamic, high-stimulation environment

• Ability to multi-task and shift priorities quickly

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making, particularly in high-pressure or safety-sensitive situations

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain professional relationships

• Ability to perform duties under stress, including during behavioral escalations

Working Conditions

• ABA Therapists will be required to work in the school and center locations, 30-35 hours per week, to meet the billable expectation of 30-35 billable hours per week.  
• While working in the schools, maintaining professionalism to represent the values of RSC is imperative
• ABA Therapists will be required to work a minimum of one Saturday or Sunday per month from 8:45 am to 12:15pm.
• Requires physical activity, including sitting, standing, and engaging in play-based interactions.  
• Travel may be required between centers and school locations.