ABA Therapist

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Therapy Implementation • Deliver individualized ABA therapy programs to children with a variety of disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays). • Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) based on assessments and treatment goals. • Teach skills in areas such as communication, socialization, daily living, academic tasks, and motor skills using ABA techniques like discrete trial training (DTT), natural environment teaching (NET), and reinforcement strategies.
• Progress Monitoring: • Collect and record data on each child’s progress according to treatment plans. • Track behavioral data, skill acquisition data, and other relevant measurements to monitor outcomes. • Prepare progress reports and assist in the analysis of the data to adjust therapy approaches as needed.
• Collaboration: • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including other therapists, psychologists, and educators, to ensure holistic care for children. • Engage with families to provide updates, share strategies, and ensure consistency of interventions at home. • Support and educate parents in reinforcing the skills learned during therapy sessions at home.
• Behavioral Support: • Provide intervention to reduce challenging behaviors such as aggression, self-injury, tantrums, or non-compliance. • Use positive behavior support techniques to encourage the development of more adaptive and functional behaviors.
• Training and Development: • Participate in ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in ABA therapy. • Train and mentor other team members if necessary, in ABA therapy practices.
• Reporting and Documentation: • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of therapy sessions, progress, and behavioral incidents. • Complete and submit regular reports on children’s progress to supervisors, parents, and other professionals involved.

Qualifications and Skills

• • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Psychology, Special Education, Behavior Analysis, or a related field (ABA certification preferred).
• • RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification, BCaBA (Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst), or BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification is highly preferred.
• • Fluency in Arabic and English (both written and spoken).
• • Certificate of Equivalency from Ministry of Education, UAE is mandatory.
• • Proven experience in implementing ABA therapy programs for children with disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
• • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, families, and colleagues.