Senior ABA Therapist – Verbal Behavior & Functional Communication

HRInvest; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

HRInvest is seeking a Senior ABA Therapist to support a teenager with autism in Kuwait. The role focuses on Verbal Behavior and Functional Communication, using naturalistic teaching and Functional Communication Training to develop communication and daily living skills.

You will collaborate with teachers and caregivers, provide school shadowing, monitor progress, and demonstrate measurable intervention outcomes in home, school, and community settings. Kuwait-based, full-time.

Qualifications

• Degree in ABA, psychology, special education, or related field.
• Certifications such as BCBA, QBA, QASP-S, RBT or equivalent with current status.
• Hands-on ABA experience with teenagers with autism and limited verbal communication.
• School shadowing experience required.
• Experience in functional communication, verbal behavior, and social skills development.
• Experience developing adaptive skills and independence.
• Excellent English communication and measurable intervention outcomes.
• Available for full-time, long-term position in Kuwait; international applicants welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one ABA support to a teenager with autism and limited verbal communication.
• Develop functional communication, verbal behavior, social interaction, and independent living skills.
• Provide school shadowing to support academic learning, classroom participation, attention, and following instructions.
• Collaborate with teachers and caregivers for consistent support.
• Implement tailored interventions using Functional Communication Training and naturalistic teaching strategies.
• Support emotional regulation through evidence-based approaches.
• Monitor measurable progress and generalize skills across school, home, and community settings.

Skills

ABA experience

Functional communication

Verbal behavior

Social interaction

Academic support (shadowing)

Education

Relevant degree in ABA / psychology / special education / related field

Tools

AAC

VB‑MAPP

ABLLS‑R

AFLS

Job description

Senior ABA Therapist – Verbal Behavior & Functional Communication

Job Openings Senior ABA Therapist – Verbal Behavior & Functional Communication

About the job Senior ABA Therapist – Verbal Behavior & Functional Communication

About the Client

A Kuwait-based opportunity offering a dedicated ABA professional the scope to support meaningful progress in communication, learning, and everyday independence.

About the Role

• Provide individualized, one-to-one ABA support to a teenager with autism and limited verbal communication.
• Develop functional communication, verbal behavior, social interaction, and independent living skills.
• Provide school shadowing, supporting academic learning, classroom participation, attention, and following instructions.
• Collaborate with teachers and caregivers to ensure consistent support.
• Implement tailored interventions using Functional Communication Training and naturalistic teaching strategies.
• Support emotional regulation through respectful, evidence-based approaches.
• Monitor measurable progress and generalize skills across school, home, and community settings.

About You

• Relevant degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, Speech and Language Therapy, or a related field.
• Recognized, verifiable certification such as BCBA, QBA, QASP-S, RBT, or equivalent, with current status where applicable.
• Strong hands‑on ABA experience supporting teenagers with autism and limited verbal communication.
• Previous school shadowing experience is required.
• Practical expertise in functional communication, verbal behavior, and social skills development.
• Experience developing adaptive skills and everyday independence.
• Familiarity with AAC, VB‑MAPP, ABLLS‑R, or AFLS is highly desirable.
• Excellent English communication skills and the ability to demonstrate measurable intervention outcomes.
• Available for a full‑time, long‑term position in Kuwait. International applicants are welcome.