Paraprofessional – New Haven – Connecticut – Achieve Beyond

New Haven, CT

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Paraprofessionals to join our team! As a Paraprofessional, you can work a flexible schedule that meets your needs and make a difference in the lives of our children and familiesIf you are looking for a rewarding and exciting experience, please apply below. We look forward to meeting you!

Location:

Positions are available throughout select parts of Connecticut.

Come join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout the United States! Achieve Beyond was founded in 1995 and is continuously growing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled children through our ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy. We currently offer our services in the entire metro New York area (including the five boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley, and Long Island) and Albany, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and the Virginia/ Maryland/DC area. We specialize in conducting initial evaluations and providing ongoing services in home, community, and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered around a culture of collaboration and support to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards.

Wage:
$20-$24
Department:
Clinical
Location:
New haven, CT
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Benefits:
  • Training and use of our paperless billing and data collection system
  • Full practice management – we take care of intake, staffing, billing, tracking authorizations, insurance correspondence, and maintenance of your certifications; so you are able to focus on providing our children with the best services!
  • Access to continuing education workshops and trainings (we are an ASHA and BACB ACE provider)
  • Team-building meetings, events, and trainings
  • We provide support for career development such as assisting in the process of becoming an RBT
  • We also reward our employees for providing referrals
Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst
  • Participate in collaborative team meetings with BCBA and other Behavior Therapists on the case
  • Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session, as well as resources and strategies that can be implemented in the home and community to promote consistency
  • Collect daily data and organize the child’s program book weekly
  • Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
Requirements:
  • Must have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists!
  • At least 2 years working with special needs children ages 2-21 in a supervised setting
                                                                                   OR
    Successful completion of or current enrollment in an undergraduate/graduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or a related field
  • Experience using ABA preferred
  • Successful completion of 30-hour classroom/online/clinical observation training provided by Achieve Beyond and a passing grade on competency exam upon completion of training
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases 
  • The ability to climb and descend staircases
  • The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
  • The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/or crawl for extended periods.
Compensation is determined based on experience and education and will be discussed during the interview process.