ABA Therapist
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ABA Therapist
Salary
$6,066.67 - $7,626.67 Monthly
Location
Pineville, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
PSSC 26-5 JD
Department
LDH-Office for Citizens with Development Disabilities
Opening Date
01/28/2026
Closing Date
2/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
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About this Job
PSSC 26-5 JD ABA THERAPIST
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center - Supporting Individuals with Disabilities Since 1921
Mission: We Support the quality of life for all people
Vision: We support the quality of life for all people by promoting choice, diversity, and community involvement
We are looking for a dedicated Louisiana Licensed ABA Therapist to provide ABA Services for the people we support..
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
A Louisiana License /Certification to practice ABA.
Job Specification
Job Concepts:
Provide direct ABA services to facility residents and guidance to residents' Interdisciplinary Teams on ABA-informed principles and strategies.
May conduct PEAK assessments, complete descriptive functional analyses, conduct sensory assessments, provide treatment using various modalities, develop/increase functional communication training, analyzing written and audio/video data and conduct direct observations to identify and develop innovative ABA-informed strategies.
May provide consultation support to the on-site Special School District to promote continuity of care and alignment with ABA principles across settings.
May assist with facilitation of transition to community living settings for residents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and development of higher-level supports at the individual IDT level.
Job duties and other information:
Examples of Work:
Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for ABA therapy-related program development, development of staff training curriculum, development of training curriculum/workshops for family members of residents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, etc.
Provide virtual training/workshops for family members of residents.
Provide training to employees from various departments at Pinecrest introducing acceptance and commitment therapy, behavioral activation, behavioral parent training, and other ABA therapy-related topics.
Collaborate with Day Services leadership and supervisors to strengthen training provided to residents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Day Program settings based on ABA principles.
Collaborate with Active Treatment staff, Staff Training personnel, and Speech Therapy personnel to develop and increase Functional Communication Training curricula for residents, staff, and residents' family members.
Research, explore, identify and guide the facility in implementation of specific therapeutic training modalities that will be beneficial to residents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Professional Conduct:
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively while displaying professional ethics.
Keep abreast of new trends, approaches, techniques and teaching strategies and attend in-service workshops as mandated by local policies or legislative acts.
Attend faculty, staff, and administrative and/or professional meetings as required by the supervisor and demonstrate reliability and punctuality in attendance and in meeting obligations.
Job Duties and Other Information
Position-Specific Details:
Applied Behavior Analyst Therapist - ABA Therapist
Location: Psychology
Shift: 8:00am - 4:30pm Pass Days Sat/Sun
Job Contract/Type: Unclassified
Pay Range (Hourly) - $35.00 - $45.00, based on qualifications of the selected applicant.
LIST ALL PRIOR EMPLOYMENT - failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired at the lower level of the position. You will not be qualified based on job title alone, you must describe your actual duties.
REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT- INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Jeanette Deville, Human Resources Analyst C
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
P.O. Box 5191
Pineville, Louisiana 71360
j eanette.deville@la.gov (Jeanette.deville@la.gov)
Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
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PSSC - Are you currently employed with Pinecrest Supports and Services Center?
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No
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PSSC - Are you in possession of a valid Louisiana license to practice ABA, issued by the Louisiana Behavior Analyst Board?
Yes
No
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PSSC - Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
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No
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PSSC - If "YES", give the law enforcement authority (city, police, sheriff, FBI, etc.) the offense, place, and disposition of case. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
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PSSC - Have you listed ALL prior employment (entire work history starting after High School or College) with complete name of all employers (no abbreviations), your job title, address (city &state), phone number of each employer? Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired the lower level of the position in which any are applying.
Yes
No
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PSSC - You will be selected for interview based on your application. Explain any gaps in employment of 3 months or longer (Example: January /1999 - May /1999 = caring for a sick parent, etc...). If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.
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State of Louisiana
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Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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