Autism Specialist Professional

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Little Stars Therapy Services in Wichita, KS is seeking a compassionate Autism Specialist to support children with autism and families using ABA and evidence-based approaches. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to design and implement individualized treatment plans, support communication and independence, and monitor progress in a supportive clinical setting.

The role requires a master’s degree in ABA or related field, a recognized Autism Specialist certification, and experience

Qualifications

• Master's degree in ABA, Psychology, Special Education, or closely related field.
• Autism Specialist certification through an accepted program by Little Stars.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use assessment findings and treatment data to tailor care.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized treatment plans in coordination with leadership.
• Build everyday skills and support communication, independence, and participation.
• Assess needs, monitor progress, and adjust treatment as needed.
• Support caregivers with tools and training for home use.
• Coordinate care with caregivers and related professionals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and progress.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and adhere to ethical standards.

Skills

Master's degree in ABA/related field

Autism Specialist certification

Experience with autism/Developmental|

Strong communication skills

Data-driven progress monitoring

Education

Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis or related field

Job description

Autism Specialist

Little Stars Therapy Services | Wichita, KS
Full-time | Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week

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

Little Stars Therapy Services is seeking a compassionate, collaborative Autism Specialist to support children with autism and their families. In this role, you’ll help children strengthen communication, develop independence, and build skills they can use in everyday life.

You’ll work alongside clinical leadership, families, and an interdisciplinary team to provide individualized, evidence‑based care in an engaging, supportive environment.

https://www.littlestarstherapyks.com/

Why Join Little Stars?

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• A supportive, collaborative team
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for children and families

What You’ll Do

Working within your qualifications and assigned responsibilities, you’ll use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence‑based strategies to:

• Develop individualized treatment plans: Design and implement plans in coordination with clinical leadership that reflect each child’s strengths, needs, and goals.
• Build everyday skills: Support communication, independence, and participation at home and in the community.
• Assess needs and monitor progress: Conduct assigned assessments and observations, review treatment data, and collaborate on treatment adjustments.
• Support caregivers: Provide practical tools and training to help families reinforce skills outside of sessions.
• Coordinate care: Partner with caregivers and professionals from related disciplines to support consistent treatment.
• Maintain accurate documentation: Complete service records, progress notes, and treatment updates clearly and consistently.
• Continue developing professionally: Participate in training, apply clinical feedback, and follow applicable ethical standards and company policies.

What You’ll Bring

• A 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 your 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 and apply clinical feedback.
• A commitment to compassionate, ethical, family‑centered services.

Schedule

This full‑time position follows a Monday–Friday schedule totaling 40 hours per week. Some scheduling flexibility is available while meeting client care, collaboration, and team needs.

https://www.littlestarstherapyks.com/