PT Social Skills Specialist: Board Certified Behavior Analyst

About Company:

Bloom Behavioral Solutions is a local, family-owned multidisciplinary practice providing rehabilitative services to individuals between the ages of 19 months to 22 years old. The practice is owned by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 15 years in the field and specializes in Feeding Interventions. Bloom provides early intervention services, ABA therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Feeding Intervention, social skills groups, and vocational training opportunities through our community outreach program. Visit our website at http://www.jaxbloom.com

About the Role:

The PT Social Skills Specialist: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) plays a critical role in designing and implementing interventions to improve social skills and overall wellbeing to neurodivergent individuals. This part-time position focuses on assessing client needs, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering targeted social skills training to promote meaningful social interactions and enhance overall quality of life. The specialist collaborates closely with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistency and generalization of skills across environments. Continuous data collection and analysis are essential to monitor progress and make data-driven adjustments to interventions. Ultimately, this role aims to empower clients to achieve greater independence and social competence through scientifically validated behavioral strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification.
• Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Experience conducting behavioral assessments and developing individualized treatment plans.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based social skills interventions and applied behavior analysis principles.
• Ability to work part-time with flexible scheduling across various client settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder or related developmental disabilities.
• Familiarity with telehealth platforms and remote service delivery.
• Additional certifications or training in social skills curricula or pragmatic language interventions.
• Experience collaborating within interdisciplinary teams in clinical or educational environments.
• Strong skills in parent and caregiver training and support.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral assessments to identify social skill deficits and strengths.
• Develop and implement individualized social skills intervention plans based on assessment data and best practices.
• Provide direct therapy sessions focusing on social communication, interaction, and pragmatic language skills.
• Train and support families, caregivers, and other stakeholders to promote skill generalization and maintenance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret behavioral data to evaluate treatment effectiveness and modify plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and educators to ensure holistic client care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with ethical and regulatory standards.
• Stay current with research and advancements in applied behavior analysis and social skills interventions.

Skills:

The required skills enable the specialist to accurately assess client needs and design effective, individualized social skills programs that are grounded in applied behavior analysis. Strong data collection and analytical skills are used daily to monitor client progress and make informed adjustments to treatment plans, ensuring optimal outcomes. Communication and collaboration skills are essential for working effectively with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to support skill generalization and maintenance. Preferred skills such as experience with telehealth and additional social skills training enhance the specialist’s ability to deliver flexible and comprehensive services. Overall, these skills combine to create a supportive, evidence-based environment that fosters meaningful social development for clients.