Child Behavior Specialist - Part Time Only

About the role

Intercept Health is a family‑owned agency in Virginia that provides mental and behavioral health, substance‑use, and foster‑care services. The organization began in 1996 as a single group home for boys and has grown to serve families and communities throughout the Commonwealth. The Child Behavior Specialist will 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. The role involves supporting and implementing individualized plans, observing client skills, and collecting data under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement individualized behavior‑intervention plans based on each client’s targets and goals.
• Focus on decreasing unsafe behaviors while increasing communication and social skills.
• Observe client skills and collect data to assess abilities and inform program goal development.
• Provide direct and indirect services to children, adolescents, and young adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, or other developmental disabilities.
• Collaborate with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst for guidance and supervision.

Qualifications

• At least a high school diploma.
• 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 six months of hire (training compensation provided).
• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science is preferred.
• Specific experience with children who have autism, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or prior ABA experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Afternoon availability until 6 P.M. PT.

Pay

• Direct‑care entry‑level pay starts at $20 per hour and can increase to $26 per hour based on experience, certification, and ABA‑specific education.
• Indirect‑care pay ranges from $15 to $18 per hour, depending on experience and certification.

Schedule

Afternoon shifts with availability required until 6 P.M. PT.