Autism Specialist (ABA)

Little Stars Therapy Services; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Ongoing professional development

Supportive, collaborative team

Meaningful work with children andfamil

Job summary

Little Stars Therapy Services in Wichita, KS seeks an Autism Specialist to develop individualized treatment plans and lead caregiver training using ABA and other evidence-based strategies. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess progress and adjust care, ensuring family-centered services and ethical practice.

You will collaborate with clinical leadership, document progress, and stay current with autism interventions while enjoying professional development and a supportive team

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• Autism Specialist certification through a program accepted by Little Stars, completed before the start date.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to seek, receive, and apply clinical feedback.
• A commitment to compassionate, ethical, family-centered services.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized care and design/implement treatment plans reflecting each client's strengths and goals in coordination with clinical leadership.
• Strengthen communication, independence, and participation in everyday activities using evidence-based strategies.
• Assess needs and monitor progress: conduct assigned assessments and observations, review data, and adjust plans.
• Partner with families: provide caregivers with practical tools and training for home and community learning.
• Coordinate care: collaborate with families, caregivers, and related professionals to support consistent treatment.
• Maintain clear documentation of services, progress, and updates.
• Continue learning: stay current with autism intervention practices and participate in professional development.

Skills

ABA therapy

Caregiver training

Data-driven progress tracking

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, or closely related field

Autism Specialist certification

Job description

Little Stars Therapy Services | Wichita, KS

Help children build meaningful skills. Support families. Grow your clinical career.

At Little Stars Therapy Services, we believe every child deserves the chance to shine. We're looking for a compassionate, collaborative Autism Specialist who is committed to helping children with autism strengthen communication, develop independence, and build skills that matter in everyday life.

Our team provides evidence-based services in a fun, engaging, family-centered environment. You'll partner with families and colleagues to develop individualized care that recognizes each child's strengths, needs, and goals.

Autism Specialist

Why Join Little Stars?

• Competitive compensation with performance bonus opportunities

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous paid time off

• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

• Supportive, collaborative team environment

• Meaningful work supporting children and families

About the Role

As an Autism Specialist, you'll contribute to individualized treatment planning, assessments, caregiver training, and progress monitoring. Working in collaboration with clinical leadership and an interdisciplinary team, you'll use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based strategies within your qualifications and assigned responsibilities.

What You'll Do

• Develop individualized care: Design and implement treatment plans that reflect each client's strengths, needs, and meaningful goals in coordination with clinical leadership.

• Support skill development: Use evidence-based strategies to strengthen communication, independence, and participation in everyday activities.

• Assess needs and monitor progress: Conduct assigned assessments and observations, review treatment data, and collaborate on adjustments to support continued progress.

• Partner with families: Provide caregivers with practical tools and training to support learning at home and in the community.

• Coordinate care: Collaborate with families, caregivers, and professionals from related disciplines to support consistent treatment.

• Maintain clear documentation: Document services, client progress, and treatment updates accurately and consistently.

• Continue learning: Stay current with autism intervention practices, participate in professional development, and follow applicable ethical standards and company policies.

What You'll Bring

• Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, or a closely related field.

• Autism Specialist certification through a program accepted by Little Stars, completed before the start date.

• Experience supporting individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to use assessment findings and treatment data to support individualized care.

• A collaborative approach and willingness to seek, receive, and apply clinical feedback.

• A commitment to compassionate, ethical, family-centered services.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a 40-hour workweek, Monday-Friday. Some scheduling flexibility is available while ensuring client care, collaboration, and team needs are met.

Come Grow With Little Stars

Bring your clinical knowledge, compassion, and ideas to a team that values progress for children, partnership with families, and growth for employees.