Description Position at Little Leaves Behavioral Services

Little Leaves Behavioral Services  is a center-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) program for young children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder run in a preschool-like setting. The Little Leaves Center program runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 5 pm. During the day, children have the opportunity to participate in individual therapy time, small group activities with peers, and activities of daily living. While many clients are at Little Leaves for the full day, an individualized schedule is developed for each child based on his/her therapeutic needs. 

Behavior Specialist Role:

A Behavior Specialist in the Little Leaves center facilitates the individual therapy and group activities for a caseload of ABA therapy clients. The Behavior Specialist also mentors a team of Behavior Technicians through coaching and structured guidance, and conducts some individual therapy with clients. The Behavior Specialist works closely with the Supervising Behavior Analysts to prepare develop programs, create materials for therapy, and graph data for review and decision making. The Behavior Specialist acts as a liaison across all members of a child’s clinical and family team

Reports to: Center Director

Responsibilities: 

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate group activities in an ABA clinic settingMonitor, support, and coach Behavior Technicians assigned to each caseload ensuring all treatment plans are being run effectively and as intendedSupport the Supervising Behavior Analyst in developing programs and materialsConduct 1:1 ABA therapy with clients as neededFollow treatment protocol and collect dataAct as a liaison between the parents and the full clinical team to ensure consistency and clear communicationMeet regularly with Supervising Behavior Analysts to discuss caseload and client progressPrepare weekly reviews of graphed data to facilitate case reviews and presentationsProvide hands on training for new staffAssist the Supervising Behavior Analysts with hands on parent trainingManage and organize therapy materials and dataProvide an effective working environment for the Behavior TechniciansAssist the Supervising Behavior Analysts with conducting assessmentsPromote a positive culture and team environment within the clinic

Little Leaves is building a community of professionals who are looking to:

Have a meaningful impact on the lives of childrenGrow professionallyWork with others who share a passion for our clients and who have an interest in ABALittle Leaves currently has centers in VA, the DC metro area, the Baltimore metro area, and the South Florida, FL area.

Must Have's: 

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education or a human services field (psychology, social work, etc.) requiredRegistered Behavior Technician or equivalent credential required (unless a higher level credential or training is possessed)A BCaBA or enrollment in coursework leading to a BACB certification preferredA minimum of 2 years of experience providing ABA services to individuals with developmental delays /autismWould Like's:
Ability to train staff and parents, some experience preferredAbility to supervise and coach therapist, some experience preferredStrong communication and interpersonal skills Experience with shadowing individuals in a group setting using ABA methodology, preferredExperience with developing lesson plans or coordinating group activities with individuals with disabilities, preferredAbility 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 and report writingOrganized, flexible and willing to take constructive feedback and apply it to improve the quality of programming and one’s own professional developmentAble to maintain client confidentialityRecord of success in previous positions as evidenced by excellent referencesTechnologically adept and enthusiastic

Compensation and Benefits:

Highly competitive compensation, commensurate with experienceGenerous benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, etc.

Our Company:

We are a professional organization with a powerful social objective: to become a national leader in programs for children with autism and unique learning needs. Little Leaves is a division of FullBloom, Impact for Life.

For more information, please visit www.littleleaves.org

Little Leaves and FullBloom are Equal Opportunity Employers