We are Aspire Living & Learning, a non-profit human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults and children with autism and other disabilities. Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking a Behavior Therapist to work out of one of our Approved Private Special Education Programs (ALL Academy) in Naugatuck, CT, providing services to children who have been outplaced to our program due to social, behavioral, and/or academic needs.
Schedule: M-F 7a-3p
Starting at $36,000 per year!
Employees at Aspire enjoy working with a collaborative and dedicated team that values a culture of belonging and care. We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:
8-weeks of PTO annually, including personal time, mental health days, and school vacations
Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance - Choose from multiple medical plans, with vision coverage included at no extra cost.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Saving Account (HSA) options - Use pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.
Lifestyle Spending Accounts with JOON - Monthly funds for wellness, fitness, commuting, childcare, pet care, and more.
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A 100% match on contributions up to 2% of your salary.
Generous Paid Time Off - Paid sick, personal, and vacation days, plus holidays.
Professional Growth Opportunities - Access to training, leadership and management courses, mentorship, and career advancement.
Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Telehealth Services and more!
As a Behavior Therapist, you will work under the guidance of Special Education Teachers and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts to implement each student's educational and behavioral programs. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with service providers, including School Psychologists, Speech and Language Pathologists and Occupational/Physical Therapists.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field strongly preferred.
2-3 years of experience providing direct support to children with disabilities.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and a collaborative approach.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience working directly with children with disabilities.
Our Behavior Therapists enjoy working with a fun team of dedicated professionals to support children with a variety of needs. We believe in a healthy work/life balance, and our reputation for providing high quality, ethical services is one of our biggest assets.
Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.