BCBA Fellowship - Field Work - Pittsburgh / Bloomfield

Helping Hands Family; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid RBT training, competency & exam

PTO and paid family leave

401(k) with match

Tuition discounts

FREE access to Behavior Development Solutions exam prep

Job summary

Helping Hands Family is offering a BCBA Fellowship in Pittsburgh/Bloomfield, focusing on one-on-one care through applied behavior analysis. This is a unique opportunity as 70% of supervision hours are paid, offering a structured program to aid fellows in meeting BCBA exam requirements.

The fellowship will build skills through direct support and collaboration with a BCBA mentor while providing vital clinical experiences. Applicants will have access to various benefits including tuition discounts, paid family leave, and a 401(k) with match.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or graduated from a BACB approved Master's or Certification Program.
• Pass the RBT exam within 30 days of employment.
• Must be an active RBT for 60 days with Helping Hands Family.

Responsibilities

• Build a trusting relationship with clients through social interaction.
• Encourage development of communication and social skills.
• Gradually reduce prompts to promote independent responses.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong written communication

Behavior analytic skills

Education

BACB approved Master’s or Certification Program

Job description

BCBA Fellowship - Field Work - Pittsburgh / Bloomfield

4727 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Our Fellowship position is one of the few that offers paid supervision hours through a structured clinical program. Our BCBA Fellows provide one‑on‑one care through ABA behavior interventions to teach communication, practice daily living skills, and encourage positive behaviors. Fellows will be eligible to complete unrestricted activities, as defined by the BACB, to help meet requirements to sit for the BCBA exam.

Responsibilities

• Restricted/Direct Activities
  • Build a positive and trusting relationship with clients through social interaction.
  • Encourage the development of communication, social skills, and problem‑solving by guiding clients towards safe and acceptable behaviors.
  • Gradually reduce prompts to promote independent responses while ensuring success.
  • Increase the occurrence and duration of desirable behaviors by providing positive reinforcement.
  • Accurately collect unbiased behavior data.
  • Communicate proactively with fellow RBTs, BCBAs, families, and Clinical Directors to support the clients’ needs.
• Unrestricted Activities
  • Observe and collect data.
  • Train staff and caregivers on behavior‑analytic programs.
  • Conduct behavior‑analytic assessments (e.g., functional analyses, stimulus preference assessments).
  • Research literature relevant to a current client’s programming.
  • Write and revise behavior‑analytic programs.
• Maintain BACB Ethical Compliance Code for RBTs and client dignity.
• Work with BCBA Mentor on guided practice of the BCBA role throughout Fellowship.

Qualifications

• Enrolled or graduated from a BACB approved Master’s or Certification Program. To meet HHF's criteria: program must have BACB reported exam pass rate of 60% or higher for 3 consecutive years OR be ABAI/APBA accredited.
• Pass the RBT exam within 30 days of employment (if not already certified).
• Must be active RBT for 60 days with HHF.
• Strong verbal and written communication for speaking with clients’ families and recording session notes.

Benefits and Program Highlights

• Program is free to accepted applicants.
• 70% of supervision hours paid.
• Comprehensive 7‑level program to develop essential BCBA skills.
• BCBA mentorship through monthly meetings and consulting opportunities.
• Paid RBT training, competency & exam.
• Meaningful unrestricted clinical experience.
• FREE access to Behavior Development Solutions exam prep.
• Participation in choosing, implementing, and scoring assessments.
• 3 months of co‑consulting with a BCBA for 30 hours per week.
• PTO, paid holidays, and paid family leave.
• 401(k) with match.
• Dedicated hours program to maintain scheduled hours regardless of cancellation.
• Short & long term disability.
• Tuition discounts, free internal CEUs, and $100 annual external CEU stipend.
• Salary range: $20 – $24 USD per hour.

Helping Hands Family is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.