Overview
Join one of the few BHCOE Accredited Training Sites to complete your practicum hours at no cost to you! In fact, you’ll receive a competitive hourly rate with full benefits AND tuition reimbursement.
Verbal Beginnings offers early intervention services to over 1000 clients through our 7 centers and in-home services.
Our practicum students benefit from a competitive hourly rate while leveraging free supervision hours through the exclusive Verbal Beginnings Academy program. We offer a structured, well-thought-out program that leverages the best practicum tracking software on the market. Aspiring BCBAs will have the opportunity to obtain restricted and unrestricted hours with unparalleled support from a dedicated team of program leaders. Choose between two pathways based on your needs and eligibility!
Space is limited so apply today!
Schedule, Location and Compensation:
- When: Sessions typically occur 3-5 days per week for 2-3 hours, most often during after school hours between 3pm-8pm
- Where: Sessions typically occur in the child’s natural environment (in the child’s home, community, and/or school).
- Compensation: $20.00 - $29.00 per hour, based on experience and certifications
Practicum Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- BHCOE Accredited Training Site
- Incredible internal program that supports learning and development toward becoming a BCBA from a financial and fieldwork perspective
- 2 pathways to choose from
- Tuition reimbursement / free supervision hours
- Access to free BCBA study materials and practicum tracking software
- Those who use our proprietary board prep have higher pass rates than the national average.
- Paid RBT training and certification exam
- Unlimited free CEU’s
- In-person and online group opportunities for study and exam prep
- Large student cohorts so you’re never alone
Responsibilities
- ABA Technicians work under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement individualized treatment plans to address communication, behavior, feeding, ADLs, and social skills.
- The ABA Technicians / Registered Behavior Technician collects and records data to monitor the progress of a treatment plan and works in collaboration with the clinical supervisor to update the treatment plan as necessary
Qualifications
- Enrolled or completed a Master’s program with BCBA Certificate
- 6+ months experience working with children preferred
- All ABA therapists that are not RBT certified will be required to complete the RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of employment (ask how we support you with this!)
The physical requirements outlined here are representative of those that an employee must be able to meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.
- Regularly required to perform activities such as reaching, grasping, walking briskly or running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, ascending and descending stairs, and transitioning quickly between standing, sitting, and other positions (e.g., floor, chair, or other surfaces) throughout the day.
- Ability to interact effectively by speaking clearly, using age-appropriate language, and maintaining attention through verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Must be able to independently operate a vehicle to travel to and from a client’s location.
The safety of clients, staff, and visitors is among our most important priorities. This job description is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. The individual may be required to perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor, as needed.
Verbal Beginnings’ personnel policies, procedures, and practices prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex. Verbal Beginnings’ employment opportunities are provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) are made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.
Salary Range
USD $20.00 - USD $29.00 /Hr.
