$3000 Signing Bonus

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Autism Services or designee, responsibilities are to participate in the implementation of the ABA benefit for eligible individuals with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. The ABA Technician will work primarily within the Autism Program implementing applied behavior analysis interventions, but may be assigned to other appropriate clinical cases for the provision of ABA, including but not limited to children and adults with a developmental disability. The individual functions as part of an inter-disciplinary team and services are delivered both in an outpatient clinic setting and in-home. Interventions provided by the ABA Technician require oversight by a BCBA or other qualified professional.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Completed at least 25 semester hours of college in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, Human Development, or related fields

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must successfully complete a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course (30-40 hours) as provided by the agency within the first 2 months of employment OR must produce a certificate for completion of an approved RBT course upon hire.

Ability to physically perform the tasks.

Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and the use of a vehicle during work hours.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
  • Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
  • Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
• Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation

PREFERENCES:

Prior experience working with children, adolescents, or adults with special needs.

A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, Human Development or related fields, or currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with the above credits completed.

Veterans must submit Form DD214 to determine eligibility for Veterans’ Preference

Interested applicants must clearly show they meet the minimum qualifications. Resume must include the following information: Name of employer, month/year you were hired, month/year you left, if the position was part-time or full-time, and the job duties you performed while in the position.

Transcripts are required with the application


BARGAINING UNIT: AFSCME

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT