ABA Tech - Contingent Trainee

Easterseals MORC • Waterford Township, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals MORC is hiring an ABA Behavior Technician to provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children with autism. No prior experience is required; the role offers hands-on training and direct in-person supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The position is primarily center-based, with occasional home-based services as needed, and involves working with children who may exhibit challenging behaviors.

Shifts vary Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Available shifts are 8:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. and 12:45 p.m.–4:45 p.m.; evening shifts from 4:45 p.m.–7:15 p.m. are available during the school year. The employer states that employees are paid for all time at work, including documentation, setup and cleanup, training, team meetings, and one-to-one sessions. Mileage reimbursements are offered for travel between sites.

Available work locations are Troy, Southfield, Auburn Hills, and Wixom, Michigan.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma.
• Reliable transportation and willingness and ability to travel between different sites.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds, sit in a child-size chair or on the floor and quickly switch from sitting to standing, and walk, jog, or run quickly.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with autism and related disorders.
• Experience working with children ages 0–16.
• Registered Behavior Technician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one Applied Behavior Analysis therapy to children with autism, primarily in a center-based setting and occasionally in homes as needed.
• Teach communication, play, self-help, and social skills using Applied Behavior Analysis methods.
• Work with an onsite BCBA, receiving hands-on training, guidance, and real-time support during sessions.
• Collect data and document sessions accurately.
• Manage challenging behaviors with patience and professionalism.
• Participate in light cleaning and support children with daily routines such as dressing, toileting, and brushing teeth.

Benefits

• Hands-on training and direct in-person supervision from BCBAs.
• Professional experience in ABA therapy.
• Pay for all time at work, including documentation, setup and cleanup, training, team meetings, and one-to-one sessions.
• Mileage reimbursements for travel between sites.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED