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Always Family First Autism Services is looking for passionate people who, just like us, are interested in improving the quality of life of autistic children and their families with empathy, compassion, dedication, and mindfulness.

Company Description Always Family First Autism Services is dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and educating families with autistic children. Our goal is to develop positive differences and significantly improve the quality of life for both children and their families. We implement evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to cultivate cohesion and tranquility within the family system. Our compassionate professionals are committed to empowerment, authenticity, creativity, and integrity, upholding the values of Always Family First Autism Services.

Established, owned, and operated by an autistic licensed behavior analyst, we take pride in creating customized therapy plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. We constantly strive to stay up to date on the latest treatment methods, ensuring that our services are always evolving and improving.

We believe that every child with autism deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our services are designed to help families live happier and more connected lives by providing the most mindful, compassionate, empathetic, and effective autism services.

We are dedicated to providing exceptional services for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. We invest in the family system and provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis services to foster growth and autonomy in various environments. Our services are based on the strengths and domains of needed support, and our values guide our actions and decisions to ensure a positive and impactful experience for everyone we serve.

Always Family First Autism Services is a family-centered ABA company providing support to families with autistic children. Our services are provided with fidelity, responsibility, integrity, justice, and respect for people's rights and dignity. We are looking for people who, just like us, are interested in improving the quality of life of families with compassion, understanding, and empathy. We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to support autistic children and their families. We provide play-based instruction to improve autistic children's adaptive functioning skills to promote a better quality of life and cohesion with their families. We believe that every child with autism deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our services are designed to help families live happier and more connected lives by providing the most mindful, compassionate, empathetic, and effective autism services. We invest in the family system and provide individualized Applied Behavior Analysis services to foster growth and autonomy in various environments. Our services are based on the strengths and domains of needed support of each autistic child and their family. Our values guide our actions and decision-making to ensure a positive and impactful experience for everyone we serve and employ. At Always Family First, we believe that all individuals have the right to succeed and connect with the individuals in their lives.

Role Description As a Behavior Technician, you will be responsible for implementing behavioral interventions, applying Applied Behavior Analysis techniques, and fostering effective communication with clients and their families. Behavior Technicians provide play-based instruction to autistic children in their home/community/school settings. Instruction is based on a comprehensive treatment plan identified by the Licensed Behavior Analyst. You will receive frequent supervision and support to provide these interventions to improve the child's adaptive function to learn the foundational skills necessary to promote self-confidence, self-reliance, self-advocacy and other necessary skills to increase their autonomy and chieve success. Additionally, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote the growth and autonomy of families and their children, including but not limited to speech pathologists, occupational therapists, social/emotional learning instructors, special education teachers, and other providers/stakeholders that take part in the child's treatment.

This is a part-time (typically after school) with a potential for full-time, in-home role as a Behavioral Technician There are several available positions throughout Johnston and Harnett Counties, NC.

* Benefits of working at Always Family First Autism Services*

• 5 paid mental health days and 5 holidays for part-time employees to promote self-care and reduce burnout
• 7 mental health days and 7 paid holidays for full-time staff.
• Flex-time to accommodate unanticipated absences.
• Always Family First Academic Excellence Scholarship for student analysts
• Referral bonuses
• Acceptance and commitment training informed supervision
• Incentive bonuses for 100% utilization of hours each quarter
• Incentive bonuses for notes submitted consistently on time every quarter
• Weekly Pay
• Conference Travel and Reimbursement for student analysts
• Continuing Education

* Qualifications:*

• Passion for helping others, specifically children and families with autistic children
• Dedication, consistency, punctuality, and organizational skills
• At least 18-years-old
• High school Diploma or Equivalent
• Proficiency in effective communication
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records
• Ability to multitask and take data on behavior
• Driver's License and dependable transportation
• Complete training and obtain Registered Behavior Technician Certification within 90 days of employment

* Required Employment Vetting*

• Level II background check
• TB screen
• Drug screen
• Driving record

* Preferred:*

• Previous Applied Behavior Analysis experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience working with children in home/community/school settings
• Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and related therapies
• Experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities
• Understanding of evidence-based practices and interventions