Training Specialist - BCBA/BCBA candidate (full-time, center based)

Little Leaves•Tysons, VA

64d•$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Little Leaves Behavioral Services provides high quality, critical early intervention programs designed to nurture the growth and development of young children with social, behavior, and/or language challenges. Little Leaves provides a range of in-home, at-school, and clinic-based ABA services for children with developmental delays, especially Autism Spectrum Disorders in VA, the DC metro area, the Baltimore metro area, and South Florida area. Little Leaves is building a community of professionals who are looking to: Have a meaningful impact on the lives of children Grow professionally Work with others who share a passion for our clients and who have an interest in ABA Overview The Training Specialist is primarily responsible for training Behavior Technicians with their clients, and ensuring that Behavior Technicians can implement ABA programming with integrity. The Training Specialist works closely with Supervising Behavior Analysts, especially when therapists are being trained on their clients. Training Specialists may also conduct direct therapy sessions with clients, and help manage case materials. Compensation and Benefits: $55,000 year Highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experience. Benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more, ongoing support and training.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in education or a human services field (psychology, social work, etc ) required
Registered Behavior Technician or equivalent credential required (unless a higher level credential or training is possessed)
A minimum of 2 years of experience providing ABA services to individuals with developmental delays /autism

Nice To Haves

A BCaBA or enrollment in coursework leading to a BACB certification preferred
Experience working with children with autism across the spectrum
Ability to train staff, some experience preferred
Ability to supervise and coach therapist
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow instructional guidance and to follow ABA programs
Ability to interact well with children, families and colleagues
Ability to work collaboratively as a therapy team member
Ability to work well independently and seek assistance when needed
Possess strong attention to detail for data collection
Organized, flexible and willing to take constructive feedback and apply it to improve the quality of programming and one's own professional development
Able to maintain client confidentiality
Record of success in previous positions as evidenced by excellent references
Technologically adept and enthusiastic

Responsibilities

Train and coach Behavior Technicians to ensure all treatment plans are being run effectively and as intended
Support the Supervising Behavior Analysts in developing programs materials
Conduct 1:1 ABA therapy with clients as needed
Follow treatment protocol and collect data
Manage and organize therapy materials and data
Provide an effective working environment for Behavior Technicians