What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABA Apprentice Program Coordinator- BCBA position at ABA Centers of America?
Brief Description
Apprentice Program Coordinator (BCBA) – ABA Centers of America
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Key Position—Different Role for BCBAs
Are you a BCBA interested in taking your career to the next level with a stable company where everyone’s voice is heard and clinical decisions are strictly made by clinicians? Be our Apprentice Program Coordinator and put your skills to use with families and kids who need your help the most. We are changing how ABA therapy is delivered in this country and making long wait lists a thing of the past. Join us and help us build something special!
The Apprentice Program Coordinator is responsible for managing and enhancing the company’s Apprenticeship Program, which provides employees with supervised fieldwork experience required for BCBA certification. This role is critical in ensuring that apprentices receive high-quality training, mentorship, and supervision to support their professional development and certification goals. The coordinator facilitates group supervision meetings, provides one-on-one exam preparation, and ensures compliance with BACB credentialing requirements. They also oversee the documentation and progress of apprentices, ensuring that fieldwork experiences align with industry standards and best practices.
Additionally, the Apprentice Program Coordinator collaborates with clinic leaders, operational teams, and university partners—primarily Temple University—to expand and strengthen training pathways for aspiring behavior analysts. They play a key role in developing and maintaining university partnerships, supporting scholarship initiatives, and refining training materials to improve the effectiveness of the program. By working closely with internal stakeholders, the Coordinator ensures that the Apprenticeship Program remains a valuable and compliant avenue for professional growth within the field of ABA.
What You'll Do
Education/Experience and Other Requirements
Special BCBA Benefits
ABA Centers of America provides ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and diagnostic services to people with autism. We help clients and families in our centers, in homes, and in the community. Our company began with one person trying to get help for two young family members with autism. Now our goal is to make long waitlists for ABA therapy and autism diagnosis a thing of the past. Our clinics are in multiple locations, and we are expanding rapidly but with careful attention to planning and resources. Client care is at the center of everything we do.
ABA Centers of America is a great place to work! Don't take our word for it, though. We're listed in Inc. magazine’s Best in Business list for “Health Services,” honoring companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.
Recruiter ID:
ABA Centers of America participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.
Apprentice Program Coordinator (BCBA) – ABA Centers of America
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Key Position—Different Role for BCBAs
Are you a BCBA interested in taking your career to the next level with a stable company where everyone’s voice is heard and clinical decisions are strictly made by clinicians? Be our Apprentice Program Coordinator and put your skills to use with families and kids who need your help the most. We are changing how ABA therapy is delivered in this country and making long wait lists a thing of the past. Join us and help us build something special!
The Apprentice Program Coordinator is responsible for managing and enhancing the company’s Apprenticeship Program, which provides employees with supervised fieldwork experience required for BCBA certification. This role is critical in ensuring that apprentices receive high-quality training, mentorship, and supervision to support their professional development and certification goals. The coordinator facilitates group supervision meetings, provides one-on-one exam preparation, and ensures compliance with BACB credentialing requirements. They also oversee the documentation and progress of apprentices, ensuring that fieldwork experiences align with industry standards and best practices.
Additionally, the Apprentice Program Coordinator collaborates with clinic leaders, operational teams, and university partners—primarily Temple University—to expand and strengthen training pathways for aspiring behavior analysts. They play a key role in developing and maintaining university partnerships, supporting scholarship initiatives, and refining training materials to improve the effectiveness of the program. By working closely with internal stakeholders, the Coordinator ensures that the Apprenticeship Program remains a valuable and compliant avenue for professional growth within the field of ABA.
What You'll Do
- Develop and update training materials for the Apprentice Program.
- Lead group supervision meetings for fieldwork hours.
- Provide 1:1 BCBA exam preparation support.
- Mentor BCBAs on fieldwork supervision.
- Conduct trainings on BACB fieldwork requirements for BCBAs and RBTs.
- Host information sessions on the Apprenticeship and College Scholarship Programs.
- Manage documentation for apprentice supervision and mentorship.
- Monitor trainee progress and review required documentation.
- Assess trainee competencies in BCBA-level tasks.
- Track performance metrics and update program content based on feedback.
- Foster relationships with university partners for ABA graduate programs.
- Collaborate with clinical and operational leadership to support apprentices.
- Work with Marketing, Talent Acquisition, and HR teams to advertise and expand the program.
- Collect, analyze, and distribute program data.
Education/Experience and Other Requirements
- Master’s degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
- 3 years active BCBA certification in good standing.
- 5 years of professional experience in ABA, with extensive knowledge of advanced ABA principles, practices, and ethical standards.
- 2 years providing fieldwork supervision to individuals working towards board certification.
- Experience in training, public speaking, and mentoring within the ABA field.
- Proficiency with business software (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Must maintain clean background screening, drug screening, and driving record.
- Must sign a non-disclosure/confidentiality agreement.
Special BCBA Benefits
- 401(k) program with generous employer match up to 6%
- Performance bonuses (average $2,700 twice yearly)
- BCBA referral bonuses ($5,000)
- RBT referral bonuses ($500)
- Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education (up to $2,500 per semester)
- 21 paid days off (15 days of PTO, which increases with tenure, plus 6 holidays)
- Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Student-loan repayment program for existing loans
- CEU reimbursement
ABA Centers of America provides ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy and diagnostic services to people with autism. We help clients and families in our centers, in homes, and in the community. Our company began with one person trying to get help for two young family members with autism. Now our goal is to make long waitlists for ABA therapy and autism diagnosis a thing of the past. Our clinics are in multiple locations, and we are expanding rapidly but with careful attention to planning and resources. Client care is at the center of everything we do.
ABA Centers of America is a great place to work! Don't take our word for it, though. We're listed in Inc. magazine’s Best in Business list for “Health Services,” honoring companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.
Recruiter ID:
ABA Centers of America participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program.
Salary : $2,700 - $100,000
