Start Making a Difference With An ABA Therapy Career
We are always looking to expand our team of ABA therapists! There is no career more rewarding than helping children with autism improve their behaviors, teaching them to communicate both verbally and non-verbally, and helping them to overcome social challenges.
As a Steps to Progress employee, you will be on teams for several clients and have the opportunity to see them make progress on a daily basis. If you can think creatively, react in the moment, and enjoy working with children we encourage you to reach out to us for consideration.
Current Job Openings
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Houston, TX
Steps to Progress LLC is looking for Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to assist us in providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism in the Houston area.
What Makes Steps to Progress Different?
- Our highest priority is to provide the most effective therapy for each child.
- Steps to Progress provides primarily clinic-based ABA therapy; we also provide some in-home and in-school therapy.
- We serve clients of varied ages and abilities.
- We transition children when they are ready, not at a specific age.
- Steps to Progress also provides ACT/ABA/AIM therapy to children and teens with autism.
Pay and Hours
- $75,000 – $100,000 annual salary including bonuses
- Monday – Friday therapy hours
Work Environment
- We encourage our BCBAs to stay current with evidence-based practices so that they can provide the most appropriate and effective ABA therapy for each child
- BCBAs determine how many hours to bill above a baseline and receive bonuses for additional hours
- BCBAs only schedule their time; our Schedule Coordinator schedules the RBTs and communicates with parents regarding client absences and schedule changes
- Sr. Therapist “floaters” are always available to help the RBTs with clients, saving time for the BCBAs
- BCBAs manage all aspects of their clients’ therapy, from assessments to treatment plan preparation, RBT supervision, parent training, and coordination of care
- BCBAs work collaboratively, discuss ideas, and support each other
- BCBAs have an opportunity to provide input into Company operations
- Management supports and assists BCBAs with parent issues
- BCBAs are not responsible for RBT human resources matters
Benefits
- PTO based upon total ABA experience
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Company Pays 75%
- 401(K) – Up to 4% Matching
- Maternity Leave
- Short-Term Disability Insurance – 100% Company Paid
- Life Insurance – 100% Company Paid
- Professional Liability Insurance – 100% Company Paid
Additional BCBA Benefits
- We pay annual certification and licensing fees
- We pay dues for professional organizations
- We pay for required CEUs
- We pay the full cost for our BCBAs to attend training and conferences such as TXABA, APBA, ABAI, etc.
- Each BCBA has a company laptop and iPad
Requirements
- Master’s Degree
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensed in Texas
- Excellent rapport with children
- Ability to adapt to best practices and be creative in developing programs and working with children with ASD
- Experience with PEAK, AIM, and ACT is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate and work with the parents of clients
- Excellent computer skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Perform formal assessments of clients and prepare treatment plans as needed to secure initial and recurring authorizations
- Supervise RBT staff providing therapy for your clients according to client needs and BACB and insurance requirements
- Conduct parent training with the families of assigned clients
- Be responsible for the mentoring and coaching of selected RBTs
- Visit with parents of prospective clients during clinic tours
Employment opportunities at Steps to Progress LLC are based upon the applicant’s qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination because of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you are interested in this position please submit a resume with a cover letter to info@stepstoprogress.com or apply directly on Indeed (https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Steps-to-Progress-LLC/jobs).
Steps to Progress Benefits & Perks
Join Our ABA Therapy Team in Houston, Texas
What We’re Looking For
- A desire to help children with autism
- College degree
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn ABA techniques quickly
- Calm demeanor
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Reliable transportation
- Excellent rapport with children
- Experience working with children preferred
RBT Certification Training Provided
Within your first two months of employment, you will receive Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training as part of our new employee onboarding requirements, and will be expected to be RBT certified within this time frame. This valuable training gives you the necessary skills to better serve our clients on all levels of ASD. We will provide ongoing support and training from one of our BCBA Supervisors and be there every step of the way to help you excel and succeed.