Child Behavior Specialist

About the role

Intercept Health is a family-owned agency serving various mental and behavioral health, substance use, and foster care needs in Virginia. Since 1996, it has grown from a single group home for boys to a statewide provider filling gaps and meeting service needs for families and communities. The organization's mission is "We help people grow and live their healthiest lives." Team members exhibit the VALUES: STOP & ASK – Service Excellence ("WOW" clients, customers, and coworkers), Team Loyalty (help others succeed), Ownership ("see it, own it, solve it, do it."), Passion (inspire with positive energy and effort), Authenticity (be genuine and trustworthy), Solution Focused (overcome challenges with creativity), Kindness (smile, encourage, and respect everyone).

Responsibilities

• Support and implementation of an individualized plan based on the client's targets and goals, focusing on decreasing unsafe behaviors while increasing communication and social skills.
• Observe client skills and collect data for assessing individual skills and developing program goals.
• Work with children, adolescents, and young adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, or other developmental disabilities in a center‑based program that promotes language, behavioral, social, and daily living skills.
• Receive support from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential in good standing, or willingness to complete a 40‑hour class, competency assessment, and exam to become an RBT within 6 months of hire (training compensation provided).
• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science preferred.
• Specific experience with children who have autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or ABA experience is a plus.
• Afternoon availability until 6 P.M.

Pay

• Entry‑level direct care pay starts at $20 per hour and increases based on experience, certification, and ABA‑specific education, up to $26 per hour for direct care.
• Indirect care pay range is between $15 and $18 per hour, based on experience and certification.

Schedule

Afternoon shift required, with availability until 6 P.M.