Autism Paraprofessional - Training Provided
Behavioral Health Works•Frenchtown Charter Township, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Behavior Technicians at Behavioral Health Works work one-on-one with children with autism, helping them build communication, social, and everyday life skills through ABA therapy. This role requires a minimum six-month commitment to maintain continuity of care and support positive outcomes for clients. It is described as meaningful, hands-on work with children who need support, without corporate fluff.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Available weekday afternoons or evenings (3 to 8pm, minimum 3 days/week)
- Have a reliable car, valid license, and insurance
- Comfortable with tech, you'll use your phone/tablet for data collection
- Minimum six-month commitment
Nice To Haves
- Experience or a passion for caregiving, education, or working with kids with special needs
- Experience or interest in: paraprofessional work, caregiving, coaching, tutoring, special education, social work, mental health advocacy, youth programs, foster care, childcare, camp counseling, or any related field
- Studying psychology, education, social work, human development, or something similar
Responsibilities
- Working directly with kids using play-based ABA therapy
- Teaching communication, social, and self-help skills
- Tracking progress and collecting session data on your phone or tablet
- Partnering with families and a clinical team
Benefits
- Competitive pay - $19 to $23/hr
- Flexible schedules (3pm to 8pm, minimum 3 days/week)
- Complete your RBT training within 14 days and earn a bonus
- RBT exam fees covered
- Higher pay rate for bilingual staff
- Travel reimbursement between clients
- Referral program (90 day payout)
- Schedules that actually work around school, life, and everything else
- Health, dental, vision, and chiropractic insurance (Full-Time)
- Critical illness, accident, hospital confinement, voluntary and basic life insurance (Full-Time)
- 401(k) (Full-Time)
- Paid time off (Full-Time)
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program) (Full-Time)
- Pet insurance (Full-Time)
- Professional development support
- Tuition discounts through partnered universities: National University, California Southern University, Vanguard University, Capella University, Purdue Global, and William James College
- Real growth opportunities in a field that's expanding fast
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
