ABA Practicum Student

Carelinks is hiring Practicum Students, who are either currently enrolled or recently graduated an ABA Master's program, to support our in-home ABA team in Des Moines. This is a hands-on role for someone in an ABA Master’s program who wants meaningful field experience while helping improve staff performance, client outcomes, and overall service quality. You will be working directly in homes alongside RBTs and BCBAs, providing coaching, support, and coverage where it is needed most.

Key Responsibilities Support onboarding and competency-based training for new RBTs

Provide in-the-moment coaching, modeling, and feedback in home settings

Step into sessions to support staff with higher-needs clients or challenging behaviors

Assist with in-person observations and data collection for assessments

Help maintain strong treatment integrity and reduce drift in implementation

Collaborate with BCBAs on implementation of treatment plans

Provide direct care coverage (up to approximately 20 hours per week) to reduce cancellations

Identify training or support gaps and help address them proactively

Qualifications Enrolled in or recently graduated from an ABA Master’s program

Minimum of 600 practicum hours completed

RBT certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire

SafetyCare certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire

Strong coaching, modeling, and communication skills

Comfortable working independently in home-based settings

Willingness to travel locally

At Carelinks, we’re focused on building a team that feels supported, grows together, and shows up for families in a real way. If that sounds like you, we’d love to connect.