Entry-Level Autism Specialist

$35,000 - $40,000/Yr

Ally Behavior Centers - Rockville, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Rockville, MD

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Entry-Level Autism Specialist at Ally Behavior Centers is responsible for providing one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to early learners with autism. This full-time position offers a starting salary of $35,000 - $40,000 and includes opportunities for professional growth, including funding for a Master's degree through a tuition reimbursement program. The role involves collaboration with a diverse team of professionals to deliver high-quality therapy and support to children aged 18 months to 6 years, helping them improve communication, social skills, and academic readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children in-center.
• Collect and track data to monitor client progress through Central Reach using a tablet.
• Implement BCBA-developed treatment plans that are unique to each child.
• Report client progress to the BCBA and assist in updating goals as necessary.
• Assist the BCBA with training families on treatment plan implementation.
• Collaborate with other clinicians and attend team meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality according to HIPAA protocol.
• Maintain open communication with families and clinical team to ensure the most effective treatment and goals.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, early childhood education, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with children required (nanny, teacher, camp counselor, etc.); experience working with children with special needs and/or developmental delays preferred.
• RBT Certification (or willingness to complete training and exam within the first 90 days).
• BLS Certification (or willingness to complete training and exam upon hire).
• Ability to be on-site from 8:30am-5:30pm Monday through Friday required.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Must submit to a federal and state background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with children with special needs and/or developmental delays preferred.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Continuing education credits
• Health savings account
• AD&D insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching