ABA Apprentice - Full-Time

Position Summary & Purpose

The ABA Apprentice at ABA Centers of Georgia assists an assigned BCBA in providing therapeutic intervention for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder using applied behavior analysis (ABA). This includes designing, implementing, and monitoring skill-acquisition and behavior reduction programs, conducting assessments, and training technicians.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and systematically monitor skill-acquisition and behavior reduction programs under the supervision of a BCBA
• Assist the BCBA by researching the literature related to 2-3 specific learners' programs
• Oversee the implementation of behavior-analytic programs by others
• Assist the BCBA by conducting assessments related to the need for behavioral intervention (e.g., preference assessment, functional assessment, staff performance assessment, etc.)
• Assist the BCBA by writing objectives to be tested for initial assessments and assisting with any other way needed
• Analyze and summarize results of assessments and graphs results as needed
• Write 6-month progress reports with supervision and guidance by the BCBATrain and design behavioral systems and performance management for technicians
• Conduct naturalistic observations of learners as directed by the BCBA
• Provide staff and caregiver training
• Meet with the supervising BCBA at least once per week to discuss learner progress and behavior analytic tasks that must be completed for each learner
• Facilitate one team meeting for a learner every other week, with supervision and feedback from BCBA
• Conduct approximately one learner observation per week by giving feedback and instruction to technicians with supervision and feedback from BCBA
• Write monthly goals for learners as directed by the BCBACreate weekly acquisition sheets and update throughout the week as needed
• Test the learners for skill generalization
• Assist with the implementation of an assigned learner's behavior deceleration plan as needed
• Analyze and graph learner data as directed by the BCBACreate or update data collection system
• Be available to answer questions of technicians working on learners' cases
• Absorb and provide feedback on emails from parents
• Follow up with the caregivers to ensure generalization of learner objectives
• Check the learners' acquisition books for accuracy regarding data collection
• Create, prepare, and update acquisition program materials for learners
• Adjust and updates to learners' data sheets as skills meet criteria
• Absorb and provide feedback on any other way needed

Requirements

• Education/Experience and Other Requirements: The ABA Apprentice requires the candidate to be enrolled in graduate-level ABA courses and actively working toward certification as a BCBA. Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification is required.
• Licensure: Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification (Required)
• Education: Currently enrolled in an ABA or equivalent master's program, with only two semesters (32 weeks) remaining until graduation (Required)
• Fieldwork Requirement: Completion of at least 1,000 hours of supervised fieldwork in applied behavior analysis (Required)
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a particular emphasis on professional report-writing
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with families, educators, and other ASD service providers to support client outcomes
• Organizational Skills: Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational abilities
• Professionalism: Demonstrates reliability, accountability, and a team-oriented mindset
• Compliance: Able to successfully pass background and drug screenings

Benefits

• Career Advancement - Level Up Program
• Structured growth to RBT Level 2 and Level 3 ($1/hour pay increase per level upon competency completion)
• Apprenticeship program: training and supervision hours provided
• Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at Temple University to pursue a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500 per semester)
• Professional development opportunities for certification
• Paid RBT training
• Mentorship toward BCBA certification
• Other Benefits (FT Employees): 21 paid days off (15 PTO + 6 holidays, increasing with tenure), Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) with up to 6% employer match, Mileage reimbursement, Performance bonus potential