Paraprofessional/RBT
ADVANCE KIDS GROUPLocation not specified
Posted January 22, 2018
Full Time
About the Company
Advance Kids is a Sacramento-based mental health care provider dedicated to improving the well‑being of children and adolescents. The company offers evidence‑based counseling, trauma‑informed therapy, and family‑centered support services tailored to youth in schools and communities. By integrating behavioral health with primary care and leveraging a multidisciplinary team, Advance Kids delivers personalized, culturally responsive care that addresses both mental health and developmental needs. Their commitment to early intervention and partnership with local schools and agencies sets them apart as a leader in preventative youth mental health services in California.
Job Description
The paraprofessional provides one-on-one behavior modification for children diagnosed with autism using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Requirements
- Work one-on-one with child, implementing individual lessons and behavior intervention plans as specified by the behavior consultant.
- Monitor progress by accurately recording each session and providing notes as indicated by behavior consultant on designated data sheets.
- Know and understand the specific goals and behavior plans of each client.
- Implementation of each individual lesson (specific SD or instruction, the exact target response that the child must display, the specific prompt level anticipated before giving the SD, and the appropriate amount/type of the consequence for the target response).
- Communication with behavior consultant for questions on lesson implementation or progression, training needs, problems with child's progression, behavior excesses, etc.
- Some clients require in-home services on a regular basis; other clients receiving center based services require monthly in-home visits in addition to their time at the center.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
