ABA Intern
Consultants for Children
Location
Aurora, Colorado
Quick overview
The intern will observe ABA sessions and shadow staff during social engagement activities for children. They will participate in educational discussions, mentorship, and trainings related to behavioral health services.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and currently enrolled in high school. An interest in psychology, education, or behavioral health and a positive attitude are required.
Job description
ABA Intern (Unpaid High School Internship)
Consultants for Children, Inc. is seeking a motivated high school student interested in psychology, behavioral health, education, or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to join our team as an ABA Intern.
This unpaid internship is designed to provide educational and career exploration experience through supervised observation, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities within a behavioral health setting.
What You’ll Learn Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Professional skills within a behavioral health environment Strategies that support social interaction and engagement for children Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams Communication and workplace readiness skills Internship Activities Observe ABA sessions under supervision Shadow staff during peer interaction and social engagement activities Participate in educational discussions and mentorship opportunities Attend trainings and learning opportunities related to ABA services Learn about professionalism, confidentiality, and behavioral health practices Important Information This is an unpaid educational internship Interns do not provide direct therapy services or replace paid staff All activities are supervised and structured for learning purposes No prior ABA experience required
Qualifications
At least 16 years old Currently enrolled in high school Interest in psychology, education, behavioral health, social work, or related fields Positive attitude and willingness to learn Comfortable interacting with children with developmental challenges Reliable, professional, and able to accept feedback Schedule Hours vary based on availability and internship opportunities.
