Rising Star Coach

Action Behavior Centers•Austin, TX

6h•$86,000 - $88,000•Remote

About The Position

The Rising Star Coach is a collaborative coaching and mentoring role supporting Rising Stars as they prepare for their certification exam. The position co-leads multiple Base Camp sites in partnership with Base Camp Coordinators and supports all of ABC’s Rising Stars through virtual study sessions. The role reports to the Rising Star Senior Director and is remote with travel. It is full-time, with two schedules available: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time or 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time. Flexibility to host sessions outside business hours is required. The coach partners with Base Camp Coordinators to set study-preparation goals and support Rising Star performance. They coordinate exam-preparation activities, tailor preparation packages to each person’s learning history, track completion, and reinforce progress. They also help build community and culture through virtual and in-person engagement, including monthly travel across assigned markets and Rising Star dinners. The role hosts ABC-wide study sessions, develops content, facilitates active learning, keeps current with exam requirements, and shares attendance and teammate updates with center and regional leaders. The coach debriefs with supervisors after unsuccessful exam attempts to create individualized plans, responds constructively to feedback, adapts as program needs evolve, and assists with other projects as time permits. Performance is evaluated based on first-time and overall exam pass rates and Rising Star retention.

Requirements

A history of success supervising trainees, with at least two trainees passing their BCBA exam on their first attempt.
At least one year of experience at ABC.
ABC Senior BCBA or above.
Must reside in an ABC-approved state.
Ability to travel to various markets to support Everest teammates and leaders.
Effective, systematic communication up, down, and across tiers.
Ability to maintain BACB and ABC supervision expectations, including knowledge of rules and documentation.
Ability to coach others on clinical content and tailor teaching strategies to adult learners.
Demonstrated leadership through following through on commitments, finding resources and solutions for teammates, and engaging meaningfully.
Recognized as a meaningful and sought-after resource by peers.
Friendly, genuine personality and enjoyment of helping others.
Initiative in driving culture for the team and throughout the center.
Organization, ability to meet timelines, and proficiency in Google Suite.

Nice To Haves

Assistant Clinical Director experience or status.

Responsibilities

Partner with multiple Base Camp Coordinators, developing relationships through virtual platforms, co-developing Rising Star study-preparation goals, and co-leading conversations to improve performance.
Coordinate and host virtual study sessions to prepare Rising Stars for their certification exams.
Oversee participation in and completion of exam-preparation packages by assessing learning history, individualizing preparation, evaluating progress, setting daily completion goals, and reinforcing progress.
Develop and maintain ABC’s Rising Star culture through monthly travel across assigned markets, group and individual chats, behavior-shaping strategies, and recognition of milestones and accomplishments.
Coordinate and host Rising Star dinners in collaboration with the RCD and RDO.
Host ABC-wide Rising Star study sessions, including hour-long group sessions; demonstrate fluency with the test content outline; stay current on terminology and exam requirements; develop content; facilitate active student responding; and send attendance lists to center and regional leaders.
Debrief with supervisors and create individualized plans following unsuccessful exam attempts.
Communicate teammate status updates effectively to the RCD and RDO.
Adapt as program needs evolve, respond to feedback, and assist with other projects when time permits.
Host sessions outside of business hours when needed.