Job Description
ABA BACB Practicum Resident Position
*Technician Track with Pathway to LBS and BCBA positions*
* Master’s Students or Graduates Seeking BACB Supervision*
*No Requirement for Prior Practicum Hours Completed*
In Greater Pittsburgh, PA Area - Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Westmoreland, and Washington counties!
StepOne is dedicated to empowering individuals with autism through comprehensive behavioral health services that embrace a whole-child approach. We offer personalized, evidence-based care. Our passionate professionals collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare providers to create tailored support systems that nurture strengths, address challenges, and promote lifelong success. At StepOne, our mission is to build a more inclusive and compassionate world where people with autism can flourish. StepOne Is a BHCOE accredited provider.
ABA BACB PRACTICUM RESIDENCY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Guaranteed practicum fieldwork hours
- Paid restricted and unrestricted fieldwork
- ABA BACB and IBHS supervisions provided by qualified, certified supervisors
- Support and tracking mechanisms for fieldwork provided
- Option for tuition assistance partnership with discounts on Master-level ABA degree and Post Master-level ABA certificate (discounts extend to family members of employees) or come to us with your own Master’ program
- Discounts on the “Pass the Big ABA Exam” study preparation package for the BCBA exam
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy under the supervision of a certified supervisor/BCBA to autistic children in StepOne client service delivery locations - clinic, community, school, or home
- Maintain 20 billable/restricted hours per week as part of practicum residency requirements
- Perform unrestricted fieldwork under a BACB certified supervisor in accordance with the BACB practicum guidelines and milestones to prepare for BCBA role
- If not already a RBT, gain RBT certification within 90 days with Company provided training and support; reimbursement for passed exam is provided
- Deliver individualized, one-to-one, ABA therapy to clients in accordance with their treatment plan
- Accurately document session notes and collect data throughout each session, ensuring timely completion
- Obtain parent or caregiver signatures, in addition to your signature at the conclusion of each session to verify services rendered
- Work collaboratively with a BCBA supervisor to implement basic principles and teaching procedures of ABA therapy
- Complete social skills and life skills training under the supervision of a BCBA
- Collect behavior and skill acquisition data during sessions
- Implement behavior plans and follow through with behavior management procedures under the supervision of a BCBA
- Use behavior management techniques to help decrease maladaptive behaviors and increase the development of social skills, life skills, and adaptive behavior
- Comfortable communicating with family or caregivers and supervisors
- Attend Professional Development Trainings, as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Undergraduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or related field completed.
- Enrolled in ABA Master’s Program if holding undergraduate degree or enrolled in ABA Post-Master’s Certificate Program if holding graduate degree in non-ABA discipline
- Completed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) coursework preferred
- Acceptable driving record and proof of insurance
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with staff and families, collaborative, and team-oriented
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Creative and open-minded
- Compassionate, empathic, and caring with a great determination to succeed
- Interest in technical innovations applied to behavior therapy
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT STEPONE
- Competitive compensation with benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Voluntary Benefits available: Life, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident
- Retirement Options (401K)
- Healthy Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid time off (including paid holidays)
- RBT promotion path with pay increase and reimbursement of passed exam cost
- Promotion pathway to BC-ABA/LBS and BCBA roles
- Support with regular supervisions scheduled for Technicians
- Support with safety training appropriate for a hands-off Company philosophy
- Flexible scheduling offering a work/life balance
- Paid time for travel/mileage reimbursement
- Continuing education opportunities
- Electronic data collection and analytics w/ access to curriculum and protocols
- Supportive work environment & clinical collaboration with peers, as led by Clinical Management
- Organization-wide commitment to innovative, ethical & quality-led services
- Opportunity to thrive, grow, contribute, and ultimately feel appreciated.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role is performed in a variety of locations and may require travel; as such a driver’s license and insurance will be required. This role requires the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing – including frequent talking, hearing, writing, typing, reading, and significant comprehension. This role assists with working with young children that will regularly require moving quickly, crouching, and sitting on the floor. The employee frequently is also required to sit, stand, walk briskly, use hands, and reach with arms/hands. Regular and consistent attendance required.
StepOne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, military service or protected veteran status, citizenship, disability, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Request More Information by emailing: jobs@step1neurodiversity.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- East Pittsburgh, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
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