Child Behavior and Family Support Specialist

Are you interested in growing in a fulfilling career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families in your area?

If so, a career working with children with special needs using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) may be for you. No prior experience or education is required; we offer an extensive 6-week new hire training program that includes shadowing and hands-on instruction in both the home and clinic settings to prepare you for this role followed by regular ongoing trainings to enhance your skills. We are looking for enthusiastic, teachable, and professional candidates with a passion for working with children and their families.

The growing field of ABA offers numerous opportunities for advancement at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels. Professionals in this field are in high demand and have the exciting opportunity to impact children and families through evidence-based treatment.

We are one of the largest providers of behavioral services in Virginia and offer the security of an established, thriving company; a supportive, team-oriented work environment; and a culture of continual self-improvement and mutual accountability. We are committed to excellence, not just in our clients’ outcomes, but in ourselves and one another.

As an ABA clinician in our program, you will:

• Receive extensive training, clinical supervision, and ongoing support to help you develop your skills in ABA and family support.
• Provide 1:1 home- and clinic-based ABA services for youth under the age of 21 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities.
• Support client’s caregivers through a variety of methods.
• Participate in trainings and clinical supervision that focus on a holistic approach integrating ABA with other effective therapeutic strategies.
• Utilize videotaping as a way to provide in-depth supervision and training that fosters continued growth.
• Work with Board Certified Behavior Analysts to maximize effectiveness of interventions as delineated in client’s treatment plans.
• Work with Licensed Clinical Psychologist to provide effective family support.
• Document each session through clinical notes and data collection.

Education, Experience & Other Requirements for an ABA clinician:

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field (e.g., Education, Special Education, Child Development, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work) and/or experience in fields of child development, human services, mental health, special education.
• Required: High school diploma.
• Required: Valid driver’s license.

Why choose Compass as an ABA clinician:

• Enriching and supportive environment for all employees.
• Regular individual supervision in the office with additional on-site supervision in the clinic and in homes.
• Extensive new hire training program and ongoing clinical skill development.
• Tuition assistance for those seeking their BCBA or BCBA-D at an accredited institution that meets the licensure requirements.
• Company-issued iPads and use of proprietary electronic practice management and data collection system.
• Competitive reimbursement including reimbursement for indirect activities such as documentation, drive time, and supervision.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Employee bonuses.
• Mileage, phone, and therapeutic supplies reimbursement.

Benefits for full-time ABA clinicians (minimum of 105 hours per month) include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off

For more information about who we are, go to:
www.compassva.com/discoverwhatsnext

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work in the afternoon and early evening?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Working with people with autism: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person