Find Your Place in Columbia: Join ABS Kids in South Carolina

Imagine walking into work each morning knowing you'll change a child's life while advancing your own career with comprehensive support and benefits. 

In Columbia, South Carolina, ABS Kids offers more than just employment, we provide a transformative career path that combines meaningful impact with exceptional professional development opportunities. For Behavior Analysts seeking to make a real difference while building their expertise, the state’s capital represents the perfect blend of career advancement and quality of life. 

Why ABS Kids Stands Apart in Applied Behavior Analysis 

At ABS Kids, we've built our reputation on one simple principle: incredible people working with incredible kids. Our commitment to excellence has earned us accreditation from the Autism Commission on Quality (ACQ), highlighting our position as a leading provider of quality and access to care. But what truly sets us apart is our unwavering investment in your professional journey. 

Unmatched Tuition Assistance Program 

ABS Kids doesn't just offer tuition reimbursement; we eliminate financial barriers entirely. Through our partnerships with leading universities, we provide direct payment to institutions, meaning you never worry about upfront costs or waiting for reimbursements. Our program participants achieve a remarkable 90% first-time pass rate on BCBA certification exams, significantly higher than the national average of 65%. 

Here's what makes our tuition assistance revolutionary: 

• Complete master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis in two years or less 

• Zero out-of-pocket tuition expenses with direct university payments 

• Free supervision hours earned while working at ABS Kids 

• Hands-on experience throughout your educational journey 

• Guaranteed career advancement upon completion 

This isn’t just education funding, it's a complete career transformation package that positions you at the forefront of the ABA field. 

Columbia: Your Perfect Professional and Personal Home 

Columbia masterfully balances professional opportunity with exceptional quality of life. As South Carolina's capital and home to the University of South Carolina, the city offers intellectual energy, cultural richness, and economic stability that creates an ideal environment for both career growth and family life. 

Economic Opportunity and Stability 

Columbia's diverse economy provides stability crucial for professional growth. Major employers include Prisma Health, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, and numerous government agencies. This economic diversity ensures abundant opportunities for spouse employment and long-term career security. 

The city's strategic location at the intersection of interstates 20, 26, and 77 provides easy access to Atlanta, Charlotte, and Charleston, expanding networking opportunities and professional connections throughout the Southeast. 

Family-Friendly Excellence 

Columbia embraces family life with affordable neighborhoods, top-rated schools, and genuine community warmth. From the historic charm of Shandon to modern developments in Northeast Columbia, you'll find the perfect place to call home. You can also check out sensory-friendly events happening all over South Carolina year-round.  

Family amenities abound throughout the city: 

• EdVenture Children's Museum offers interactive learning experiences 

• Finlay Park provides downtown green space for families 

• Saluda Shoals Park features 480 acres of riverside recreation 

• Excellent school districts support educational excellence 

Career Advancement Pathways 

ABS Kids promotes from within, with many current supervisors and managers beginning as Behavior Technicians or BCBAs. We provide formal leadership development training in supervision, program management, and business operations for team members pursuing advancement opportunities. 

Our structured career progression includes: 

• Clinical Director positions overseeing therapy centers 

• Regional Supervisor roles managing multiple locations  

• Training and Development leadership shaping future professionals 

• Program Development opportunities creating innovative treatment approaches 

The ABS Kids Impact: Where Your Work Creates Lasting Change 

Every day at ABS Kids brings opportunities to create breakthroughs – or what we call WOW moments. Our BCBAs consistently report the profound satisfaction of seeing children master new skills, communicate effectively for the first time, or successfully integrate into school environments. 

Nicole, our ABA Clinical Director, captures this perfectly: "I have the opportunity to work with amazing RBTs and BCBAs while building environments tailored to stimulate learning for children with ASD. Planning and creating these therapeutic spaces that transform lives is incredibly rewarding." 

Your ABS Kids Journey Starts Here 

Columbia offers everything you're seeking in both career advancement and lifestyle quality. This dynamic city provides cultural richness, outdoor adventure, economic stability, and genuine community warmth. Combined with ABS Kids' exceptional professional development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and mission-driven culture, Columbia represents the perfect place to build both your careeer and your life. 

Children with autism spectrum disorder and their families in Columbia need your skills, compassion, and dedication. At ABS Kids, you'll find the resources, support, and professional community necessary to create lasting impact while achieving your career goals. 

Our commitment to your success includes: 

• Comprehensive relocation assistance to make your move seamless 

• Immediate integration support connecting you with community resources 

• Ongoing professional mentorship ensuring continued growth 

• Competitive compensation packages with full benefits 

• Work-life balance initiatives supporting your personal well-being 

Ready to transform your career while changing lives? Explore our current Columbia openings, learn about our tuition assistance program, or connect with our team today. At ABS Kids, we are Building Little Moments into Big Breakthroughs. 

Join us in Columbia, where your expertise creates lasting change and your career reaches new heights. Together, we'll continue setting the gold standard in ABA therapy while building the future of autism treatment. 

About ABS Kids: ABS Kids works with children and families to provide high-quality, compassionate applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy at home, in schools and in our therapy centers. We provide autism diagnosis services, individualized planning, one-on-one treatment and community integrations to support children with ASD and their families every step of the way. We proudly offer ABA therapy in California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Utah. Our behavior analysts, behavior technicians and psychologists work to improve communication, social interactions and cognitive learning.