ABA Tech - Contingent Trainee

Easterseals MORC • Troy, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals MORC is hiring an ABA Behavior Technician to provide therapy that helps children with autism thrive. No prior experience is required; the role emphasizes compassion, commitment, professional growth, and support through hands-on training and direct in-person supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The organization states that employees are paid for time spent on documentation, setup and cleanup, training, team meetings, and one-to-one sessions.

The position is primarily center-based, with occasional home-based services as needed. The work involves supporting children who may exhibit challenging behaviors and helping them build skills and participate in daily routines. Shifts vary Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Available hours 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. Work locations are listed in Troy, Southfield, Auburn Hills, and Wixom, Michigan.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with autism and related disorders.
• Experience working with children ages 0–16.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 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 ABA methods.
• Work with an onsite BCBA who provides 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

• Mileage reimbursements.
• Paid time for documentation, setup and cleanup, training, team meetings, and one-to-one sessions.
• Hands-on training and direct in-person supervision from BCBAs.

What This Job Offers

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