Entry-Level Autism Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this In-Home Entry-Level Autism Support Specialist Job!    

Turn your passion for helping kids into a meaningful career with room to grow. Join Autism FIRST as an in-home, part-time Entry-Level Autism Support Specialist in Christiansburg, VA, where you’ll support children and families in your local community while working alongside a collaborative team focused on high-quality care and continuous learning.

At Autism FIRST, you'll be surrounded by leaders and teammates who believe in your potential, invest in your growth, and step in to support you when you need it. You'll be encouraged to be yourself and build meaningful connections with people who value authenticity and genuinely enjoy working together. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting difference through meaningful breakthroughs that help children and families move forward.

In this role, you’ll deliver 1:1 ABA therapy in-home and in community settings while following individualized treatment plans under BCBA guidance and tracking progress through accurate data.  

Pay: $22 - $29 / hour 

Schedule Availability Requirement : Part-Time, Monday - Friday between 4pm - 7pm (schedule varies within this window based on client needs) and occasional weekends as needed

Required Training Availability : All new hires must be available for two weeks of onboarding training, which includes: 

• Virtual sessions from 9am to 1pm 
• In-person shadowing from 1pm to 4pm or 4pm to 7pm

Why Autism FIRST?

• Paid Training - We’ll help you get RBT certified!
• Mileage reimbursement 
• Professional development assistance  
• Referral program  
• Opportunities for advancement  

Make a difference you can see, session by session. Join Autism FIRST as an in-home, part-time Entry-Level Autism Support Specialist in Christiansburg, VA, today! Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in-home and approved community settings 
• Implement behavior intervention and skill acquisition programs under BCBA supervision 
• Follow individualized treatment plans 
• Collect and record accurate session data 
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality 
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and families 
• Attend scheduled supervision, training, and staff meetings

Required Skills

• High school diploma or GED required 
• Minimum 1 year of ABA experience  preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 
• Willingness to travel locally between clinic and in-home sessions 
• CPR certification required - reimbursement available after first 90 days of employment!
• TB test required 
• Proof of auto insurance required 
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and respond quickly for client safety 
• Ability to pass background screening 
• Active RBT certification, strongly preferred 
• Enrollment in BCBA or BCaBA coursework is a plus