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Behavior Technician ($500 Bonus!)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $20.50
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

401(k) plus company match
Paid Time Off
Paid training
Paid drive time
Mileage reimbursement
$500 bonus after 90 days
Increase for RBT certification
Referral Bonus Program
Free continuing education
Free CPR and safety training
Employee assistance program

Job Description

ABS Kids is a dedicated organization specializing in providing behavioral health services to children with autism and their families. With a powerful mission rooted in creating transformative "wow moments," ABS Kids focuses on making a significant and positive impact in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder. Founded with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, ABS Kids fosters a culture where every individual, regardless of their background, can thrive. This commitment extends to equal employment opportunities, ensuring fairness regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. ABS Kids is recognized for its empowering work environment, comprehensive training, and the provision of evidence-based behavioral health services that have proven success.

Joining ABS Kids as a Behavior Technician means becoming a vital part of a compassionate, driven team dedicated to improving the lives of children with special needs. This role is designed for individuals passionate about working directly with clients, implementing individualized behavior plans under the oversight of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The Behavior Technician supports children with autism by providing one-on-one care, collecting and recording behavioral data, and assisting in the development of essential life skills such as motor skills, personal hygiene, social and emotional skills, daily living activities, and potty training. You will be active throughout the day, requiring frequent movement to engage effectively with clients, providing high-quality, attentive care. This role offers a competitive hourly wage between 18.00 to 20.50 dollars, with an additional sign-on bonus of 500 dollars after 90 days of employment and a $500 bonus for candidates who have six or more months of experience working with children or adults with special needs. There is also a salary increase opportunity for those who obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.

Working at ABS Kids is not just a job but a career path with the LAUNCH program that offers clear milestones, rewards, bonuses, and promotions. Technicians receive paid drive time, mileage reimbursement, paid time off earned for every hour worked, and paid training to ensure continuous professional development. Additionally, ABS Kids supports its employees with free continuing education, free CPR and safety training, a referral bonus program, and access to an employee assistance program which includes financial advice, counseling support, and mental health resources. The team environment is enhanced by virtual connections to hundreds of colleagues nationwide and local events which foster learning transferable skills that open doors to great careers in behavioral health. This position allows you to make a meaningful difference daily through evidence-based methods and to grow professionally within a nurturing, mission-driven company.

Job Requirements

  • 6+ months of documented experience working with kids or adults with special needs
  • lots of energy, playful, creative
  • dependable - someone your client and their family can count on
  • ability to constantly get up and down off floor, move quickly
  • reliable transportation to travel to client homes and other locations
  • tech savviness - learn our data collection software and use basic office software
  • interested in working with evidence-based methods based in science and proven effective

Job Qualifications

  • 6+ months of experience working with kids or adults with special needs
  • energy, playfulness, creativity
  • dependability and reliability
  • ability to move quickly and get up and down off floor frequently
  • reliable transportation
  • tech savviness with data collection and basic office software
  • interest in evidence-based methods in behavior health

Job Duties

  • make a difference in the life of a child
  • implement individualized behavior plans and protocols designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) under their guidance
  • collect and record data on client behavior and progress
  • provide one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorder
  • maintain a safe and respectful environment for clients and staff
  • help the child develop essential life skills such as motor skills, personal hygiene, daily living, potty training, and social/emotional skills
  • get up/down off floor often, move quickly
  • learn new things every day, work independently and provide the best quality care to the kids we serve

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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