ABA Tech - Contingent Trainee

Easterseals MORC • Troy, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals MORC is hiring a contingent trainee to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 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), with opportunities to gain experience in ABA therapy and support children's development of communication, play, self-help, and social skills.

The position is primarily center-based, with occasional home-based services as needed. Work is paid for all time spent on sessions, documentation, setup and cleanup, training, and team meetings. 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. No weekends are required. Available 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, 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 (RBT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one ABA therapy to children with autism, primarily in a center-based setting and occasionally in clients' homes as needed.
• Teach communication, play, self-help, and social skills using Applied Behavior Analysis methods.
• Work with an onsite BCBA for hands-on training, guidance, and real-time support during sessions.
• Collect data and accurately document sessions.
• 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.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid time for documentation, setup and cleanup, training, team meetings, and one-to-one sessions.

What This Job Offers

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