Entry Level Autism Support Professional
What you'll be doing as a Behavior Therapist
- Apply the principles of one-on-one ABA therapy to help children with Autism reach their full potential by reading treatment plan and program descriptions, implementing treatment in line with written description, collecting data, writing insurance notes, and implementing feedback provided by the supervisor during observation sessions.
- Support the development of children in early childhood (ages 18 months to 8 ) through engaging and fun therapeutic activities.
- Collaborate with a team of individuals to optimize treatment, safety, and a fun working experience throughout the center.
- Engage with children through play, movement, and imitation. For some kids this includes running, dancing, and singing silly songs. For others, this might look like reading a book, watching a video, or playing with cars. Keeping up with the energy and enthusiasm of the kiddos, actively engaging in play, and fostering a joyful atmosphere.
- Effectively and positively communicate with stakeholders (e.g., peers, families, supervisors) to coordinate activities, celebrate successes, and advocate for personal needs.
Job Requirements
- Lift and move with children in a fast paced environment, which includes the ability to lift up to 30 lbs, bend over to pick items up off the ground, squat, quickly move around on the floor, and run to effectively stay engaged with young children, keep a tidy work environment, and maintain safety.
- Maintain an environment conducive to therapy ensuring the play spaces are tidy, organized, and conducive to a stimulating and enjoyable experience for the children.
- Multitask to balance multiple actions, decisions, or conversations in the moment while assessing prioritization and safety for all parties.
- Support teams by working cohesively as a center, neighborhood, and region. This may include travel to nearby centers to support, when assigned.
- Reliable transportation and valid driver's license required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a Highschool diploma or GED equivalent.
- Guaranteed Full-Time Hours: Even if patients cancel.
- Promotions & Raises: Every 6 months with transparent feedback and goal setting.
- Yearly Tenure Bonus: For eligible Behavior Technicians and RBTs.
- Small Caseloads for BCBAs: Focused, individualized care for each child and increased oversight by supervisors.
- Fully Paid Training: We cover your Registered Behavior Technician certification process.
- No-Cost Supervision: No pay deductions for supervision hours.
- No Contractual Obligation: Stay because you love it, not because you're required to.
- Generous Benefits & Perks:
- 10 holidays,10 paid time off days and 2 flex days.
- Health benefits covered at 90%.
- Free lunch every Friday.
- Complimentary subscription to DoorDash DashPass & Calm apps.
- Student loan repayment contributions.
- Annual celebrations, Teammate Appreciation Week, and team events.
- Associates/High School: $16.20 - $23.50
- Bachelors: $17.50 - $27.00
- Masters: $19.00 - $28.00
Experience in these fields is a plus!
- Childcare (nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, tutor, etc.)
- Mental health professionals and advocates (QMHP, behavioral health technicians)
- Camp counselors, volunteers, or Sunday school teachers
- Degrees in teaching, special education, sociology, psychology, or related fields (any degree preferred)
- Experience as paraprofessionals, direct support, or life skills assistants
- Passion for working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Eagerness to join a caring, team-oriented culture
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