ABA Tech - Contingent Trainee

Easterseals MORC • Waterford, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals MORC is hiring an ABA Behavior Technician to provide therapy to children with autism. No prior experience is required; the organization provides hands-on training and direct, in-person supervision from Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The role offers experience in ABA therapy and the opportunity to help children develop communication, play, self-help, and social skills. Employees are paid for time spent on documentation, setup and cleanup, training, team meetings, and 1:1 sessions.

The position is primarily center-based, with occasional home-based services as needed. Work locations are in Troy, Southfield, Auburn Hills, and Wixom, Michigan. Schedules vary Monday through Friday, with shifts from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. or 12:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.; evening shifts from 4:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. may be available during the school year. Weekends are not required.

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.
• Able to sit in a child-size chair or on the floor, quickly switch between sitting and standing, and walk, jog, or run quickly.
• Willingness to work with children who may exhibit challenging behaviors.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism, primarily in center-based settings and occasionally in homes as needed.
• Teach life skills, including communication, play, self-help, and social skills, using ABA methods.
• Work with an onsite BCBA and follow their 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.
• Travel between different sites as needed.

Benefits

• Hands-on training and direct, in-person supervision from BCBAs.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid time for documentation, setup and cleanup, training, team meetings, and 1:1 sessions.

What This Job Offers

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