ABA Tutor/Behavioral Technician

EnCourage Institute for Teaching and Learning is hiring full and part-time ABA tutors/behavioral technicians to provide high quality, evidence-based, one-on-one direct applied behavior analysis therapy for children ranging in age from 18 months to 19 years diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. EnCourage Institute provides a wide variety of intervention services for children including educational, developmental and behavioral therapy. Our autism services began in 2010 and include both developmental therapies (DIR/Floortime and the PLAY Project®) and ABA therapy. ABA sessions may occur in both the client’s home and at EnCourage’s clinic locations with some possible community outings as appropriate. Behavior Technicians will be supervised weekly by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).

Responsibilities Include:

• Engaging in regular communication and supervision meetings with the BCBA
• Implementing the therapy protocol developed by the BCBA
• Managing challenging behaviors
• Collaborating and communicating with parents
• Accurate and reliable data collection
• Accurate and timely completion of treatment notes
• Participation in ongoing training opportunities
• Engaging children or adolescents in activities that match their interests while implementing the therapy protocols in a safe and fun environment.

Qualifications Include:

• A high school diploma/GED is required with college enrollment in an education or psychology related field recommended.
• A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, or a child-related field is preferred
• Experience interacting with and engaging children in home, school or camp situations
• Preference will be given to candidates who are RBT certified or who have had RBT training and are working on being certified (training will be provided otherwise)
• Preference will be given to candidates who have a background in child development
• Work experience in an autism intervention program is also preferred, but not required
• Applicants must have a reliable means of transportation, an acceptable driving record, and pass a criminal background check.

Salary Range: This is a part-time position that may require evening hours. Pay is $16-20/hour depending on qualifications, RBT certification, and experience.

Application Procedure: To request an application, email Rebecca Zwart, Office Manager, at [email protected] or call the EnCourage Institute office at 616-530-2224. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position, a resume or curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation.

Education Intervention Specialist/Teacher

EnCourage Institute for Teaching and Learning, a local educational, developmental and behavioral therapy clinic is looking for a teacher to join our growing educational therapy program. EnCourage Institute provides a variety of interventions for children with learning disabilities, developmental delays, cognitive impairments, hearing impairments or other learning needs. The teacher will join an experienced and talented team of teachers who have many years of diverse experiences in clinical and educational settings.

We are looking for a certified teacher who is interested in providing individualized interventions to K-12 students. A successful candidate will have either a teaching certificate in Michigan or other state and/or a degree in reading, math, speech and language, special education or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates who have Orton-Gillingham training/certification. Training in specific interventions used with our clients and the Educational Therapy perspective for interventions will be provided and is not required.

The position responsibilities include providing one-on-one intervention services, preparation and record-keeping, collaboration with students’ parents, school and teachers, and participation in staffing and other institute activities.

Qualifications:

• A teaching certificate in Elementary, Secondary or Special Education, or progress toward certification in a teacher preparation program; certification in Speech and Language Pathology will be considered.
• A desire to develop the skills needed to provide child-specific educational therapy interventions
• Ability to implement individual interventions commensurate with the treatment plan designed by the diagnostician at EnCourage
• Preference will be given to candidates who also have training in Orton-Gillingham or other research-based interventions in reading, writing, or mathematics
• Commitment to working with cross-disciplinary intervention specialists, parents, school teachers
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Availability in the after school and early evening hours and during the summer months at either EnCourage location is required, with additional hours available during the day preferred
• Ability to pass a state and federal background check

Appointment: This is a part time hourly position with potential for expanding to a full time hourly position. Pay is commensurate with education, expertise, and experience.

Application Procedure: To request an application, email Rebecca Zwart, Office Manager, at [email protected] or call the EnCourage Institute office at 616-530-2224. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position, a resume or curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation.