ABA Behavior Therapist - La Crosse
Partners In Excellence
Summary
Join us as a Behavior Therapist and be a part of an amazing team, dedicated to improving the lives of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through providing early intensive therapies to young children.
Job description
About the Role
Join us as a Behavior Therapist and be a part of an amazing team, dedicated to improving the lives of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through providing early intensive therapies to young children.
Responsibilities
- Works under supervision to provide direct therapy to a team of 4-6 clients following client treatment plans ensuring goals and objectives are being met
- Documents therapy services accurately and timely (e.g., daily treatment notes, data collection, reporting parent and Partners In Excellence communications and client information)
- Ability to read written treatment directions, collect numeric data, and write progress notes
- Protects clients' protected health information (PHI) and reports any violations to direct and/or clinical supervisor
- Completes the required technical training and participates in ongoing training opportunities
- Redirects, intervenes, observes, and monitors client behaviors
- Ability to problem solve and make appropriate decisions
- Possesses the interpersonal skills to be playful, enthusiastic, and bring a high level of energy into the therapeutic situation
- Ability to work with a team and accept corrective feedback, complying with supervisory direction
- Effective communication skills with parents, co-workers, and supervisors
- Makes sound decisions and uses good judgment when dealing with clients, parents, and co-workers
- Demonstrates dependability and consistency in therapy and other job-related activities
- Communicates daily progress and client concerns to the appropriate staff members
- Organizes and cleans clients' space and equipment
- Assists in keeping the facility safe, organized, sanitary, and guides others to do the same
- Assists clients with personal care including dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, food, nutrition, and diet needs
- Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds
- Attends and participates in meetings
- Reports all safety concerns to the Center Manager or their direct supervisor
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
We require candidates to have:
- High School diploma
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Successfully passed an initial and subsequent background checks (no history of felonies, substantiated client maltreatment or vulnerable adult incidents, or disqualifying misdemeanors)
We prefer candidates to have:
- Previous behavioral therapy experience
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Knowledge of teaching procedures associated with Verbal Behavior Therapy
- General knowledge of typical and special needs clients
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Successfully passed an initial and subsequent background checks
- Previous behavioral therapy experience (preferred)
- Bachelor's degree in related field (preferred)
- Knowledge of teaching procedures associated with Verbal Behavior Therapy (preferred)
- General knowledge of typical and special needs clients (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Casual Dress Environment
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Recognition Program
- Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Training
- Mentorship
- Professional Development
Company overview
Partners In Excellence is a specialized autism therapy center founded in 2001 by Deb Thomas, dedicated to providing early intervention therapy for young children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions. Operating across Minnesota and Wisconsin with multiple locations including Burnsville, Minnetonka, La Crosse, Winona, and Arden Hills, the organization employs a multidisciplinary therapeutic approach that integrates Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Applied Verbal Behavior (AVB), Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology, and Feeding Therapy. The company's mission is to positively impact each child's life through unparalleled commitment to helping clients reach their greatest potential, with a focus on measurable progress and results. Partners In Excellence serves the Twin Cities autism community since 2001 and expanded to La Crosse, Wisconsin in 2010, offering comprehensive, evidence-based treatment programs implemented by highly trained staff including Board Certified Behavior Analysts, mental health professionals, and specialized therapists. The organization emphasizes family-centered care, providing support for entire families through collaborative therapy, caregiver resources, and community events while maintaining a strong commitment to creating lasting treatment gains and sustainable skill development for children with autism.