ABA Behavior Support Specialist for Kids

Intercept Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intercept Health in Virginia is seeking an entry-level Child Behavior Specialist to implement individualized plans under supervision of a BCBA.

The role emphasizes reducing unsafe behaviors, increasing communication and social skills, and data collection to inform progress with ongoing training.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; ABA experience is a plus. Must have an RBT credential or plan to obtain within 6 months and be available afternoons until 6 P.M.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a high school diploma and experience working with children.
• Must possess a current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential or complete a 40-hour class, competency assessment, and exam to become an RBT within 6 months of hire (IH training compensation).
• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science is preferred; ABA experience with autism or related disabilities is a plus.
• Afternoon availability through 6 P.M. is required.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement an individualized plan based on client targets and goals, focusing on reducing unsafe behaviors while increasing communication and social skills, with supervision from a BCBA.
• Observe client skills and collect data to assess abilities and develop program goals.
• Work with children, adolescents, and young adults with autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities in a center-based program to promote language, behavioral, social, and daily living skills.

Skills

Data collection

Observation

Child communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's in Behavioral Science

RBT credential

Job description

Intercept Health in Virginia is seeking an entry-level Child Behavior Specialist to implement individualized plans under supervision of a BCBA.

The role emphasizes reducing unsafe behaviors, increasing communication and social skills, and data collection to inform progress with ongoing training.

Candidates should have a high school diploma; ABA experience is a plus. Must have an RBT credential or plan to obtain within 6 months and be available afternoons until 6 P.M.