Friendship Circle of Cleveland is Hiring for BCBA – Autism Therapy | ABA Clinical Supervisor

FriendshipABA is part of the Friendship Circle community, which has supported families and children with special needs for over 2 decades through social programming, peer engagement, and community connection.

Our ABA program integrates evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis therapy with social skills development and community inclusion, helping children build communication, independence, and meaningful relationships.

We believe ABA should build life skills, strengthen relationships, and empower children and families.

BCBA Salary: $88,000 – $100,000

Performance Bonus: Up to $20,000 annually

BCBA Workload

  • 25 billable hours per week
  • Caseload of 7–10 clients
  • Supervision of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
  • Administrative team handles insurance authorizations, scheduling, and billing

We prioritize clinician wellbeing and sustainable workloads to prevent burnout, allowing BCBAs to focus on high-quality clinical care.

BCBA Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Hybrid programming / remote documentation days
  • Low caseload designed for quality clinical care
  • Professional development opportunities
  • CEU support
  • Collaborative and supportive clinical team
  • Administrative support for insurance and operations

Unique Opportunity

FriendshipABA is launching a pilot ABA therapy program designed to integrate high-quality behavioral therapy with the Friendship Circle model of community engagement and social inclusion.

This program is intended to serve as a replicable model for Friendship Circle communities beginning in 2027.

This role offers the opportunity to help build and shape a growing ABA program, with future opportunities for leadership and program development.

BCBA Responsibilities

  • Conduct behavioral assessments (VB-MAPP, AFLS, ABLLS-R)
  • Develop individualized ABA treatment plans
  • Supervise and mentor Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)
  • Provide parent training and family support
  • Monitor treatment outcomes through data analysis
  • Collaborate with families, educators, and multidisciplinary professionals
  • Support development of the FriendshipABA clinical program

BCBA Qualifications

  • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification
  • Master’s degree in behavior analysis, psychology, or related field
  • Experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder
  • Strong clinical leadership and supervision skills
  • Passion for improving outcomes for children and families

Why Join FriendshipABA?

  • Mission-driven organization focused on meaningful impact
  • Opportunity to help build a new ABA program
  • Supportive clinical culture
  • Integration with Friendship Circle’s nationally recognized community model
  • Opportunity for leadership growth as the program expands

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Position: Full-Time BCBA

Benefits:

  • Continuing education credits
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Relocation assistance

 

Teen Volunteer Coordinator (TVC)

Reports To: Program Director

Job Overview:

The TVC is responsible for recruiting, training, overseeing and assisting teen volunteers as they serve as ‘Friendmakers’ and befriend children and teens with special needs. This extends to regular programming, camps, events and fundraisers. Success is measured by the number of teens recruited and attending programs as well as ensuring a 1:1 ratio of Teen Friendmakers to Friendship Circle Participant. The TVC is also responsible for Jewish development for the Teen volunteers. The TVC role fits into the organization because without teen Friendmakers there is no program, the teens are the glue that keeps the organization together. 

3-5 Main Accountabilities:

  1. Recruitment of Teen Friendmakers
  2. Accountability of Teen Friendmakers
  3. Education/Training of Teen Friendmakers
  4. Support of Teen Friendmakers

Responsibilities and Duties:

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  1. Recruitment

  • Intake (forms) and an orientation with every teen before they start volunteering 
  • School and youth group visits to do presentations
    • Giveaways
    • Simple sign up sheet
  • Creating plans and initiatives to gain new teen volunteers
    • B’nei mitzvah 
    • Bring a friend 
    • Gift cards 

  1. Accountability

  • Creating a system to keep the teens consistent in order to create true friendship 
  • Tracking of all current Teen Friendmakers
  • Volunteer Hours (FC Connect)
  • Reliability 
  • Teen Program Aides (TPAs)
  • Friend of the month (Enewsletter)

  1. Education/Training

  • Hands on support at programs
  • Volunteer seminar twice a year (beginning of school year and winter/spring)
  • Teen leadership board 
  • Providing necessary training for teens (official and unofficial)
  • Jewish initiatives 
    • Shabbat Candles 
    • Tefillin 
    • Etc 

  1. Support 

  • End of year Weinberg award event to appreciate teens
  • Occasional appreciation events for Teen Friendmakers
  • Nachas/Appreciation emails to parents

Send inquiries and resume to [email protected]