ABA Therapist – School Home Program

Business Umbrella; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An ABA Therapy Provider in Dubai is seeking an ABA Therapist to work 1:1 with clients in various settings, including clinical and home-based environments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field and preferably a Registered Behavior Technician certification. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, implementing treatment plans, and coaching families. Strong communication skills and patience are essential. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support neurodiverse children and adults in their developmental journeys.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in behavior analysis or a related field.
• Certification such as RBT preferred, with experience in working with autistic children.
• Current first aid training and crisis-management training are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to understand clients' current abilities and needs.
• Implement individualized ABA treatment plans and collect data on progress.
• Run therapy sessions focusing on communication and self-help skills.
• Coach parents on generalizing skills at home and actively manage behaviors.

Skills

Behavior management

Communication skills

Data collection and analysis

Patience and emotional resilience

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

Job description

Position overview

• An ABA Therapist works directly with children or adults (often autistic or with developmental disabilities) to build skills and reduce challenging behaviors using Applied Behavior Analysis methods.
• Job title: ABA Therapist / Behavior Therapist / Behavioral Technician (ABA).
• Reports to: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) / Clinical Supervisor.
• Work setting: Clinic, school, home-based, or hospital behavioral unit primarily 1:1 sessions with clients.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct structured observations and skill/behavior assessments to understand the clients current abilities, triggers, and needs under BCBA guidance.
• Implement individualized ABA treatment plans designed by the BCBA using techniques such as prompting, shaping, task analysis, and positive reinforcement.
• Run 1:1 therapy sessions to teach communication, social skills, daily living skills, play, academic readiness, and self‑help routines in small measurable steps.
• Collect accurate real‑time data on target behaviors and skill acquisition during each session using paper or digital systems.
• Monitor progress, identify behavior trends and share data with the BCBA to help adjust programs and strategies as needed.
• Manage challenging behaviors using approved behavior intervention plans (BIPs), de‑escalation strategies and safe ethical responses.
• Coach and support parents/caregivers on how to generalize skills at home and in the community and how to respond consistently to behaviors.
• Maintain a safe, structured, engaging therapy environment and ensure materials are prepared, organized, and used according to the plan.
• Complete session notes, reports, and documentation promptly in line with clinical school or organizational policies.

Qualifications & certifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, special education, behavior analysis, or related field (some settings accept diploma/associate with strong ABA experience).
• Preferred: Certification such as Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or equivalent ABA‑specific credential plus experience working with autistic or developmentally delayed children.
• Current training in basic first aid and safety; crisis‑management training is an advantage where severe behaviors are present.

Skills & competencies

• Strong behavior management skills and ability to follow detailed treatment protocols consistently.
• High level of patience, emotional resilience, and genuine interest in working with neurodiverse children and adults.
• Solid communication skills to explain goals and progress to families and to coordinate with supervisors and other therapists.
• Good data‑collection, observation, and basic analysis skills; comfort with using apps or software for ABA data.
<>Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism with openness to ongoing supervision feedback and training in ABA methods.

Behavioral & organizational expectations

• Adhere to ethical standards for ABA practice including respect, dignity, confidentiality, and least‑restrictive, evidence‑based interventions.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision sessions, and professional development to keep skills current and maintain quality of care.

Required Skills

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