Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works • Ann Arbor, MI

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Behavior Technician (ABA Therapy) Behavioral Health Works
Make an impact. Build a career. Get paid to do something that actually matters.
If you're looking for a job where you show up, do real work, and leave knowing you made a difference, this is it. At Behavioral Health Works, our Behavior Technicians work one-on-one with kids with autism, helping them build communication, social, and everyday life skills through ABA therapy. No corporate fluff. Just meaningful, hands-on work with kids who need you.
While we appreciate interest in short-term opportunities, this role requires a minimum six-month commitment to maintain continuity of care and support positive outcomes for our clients.
The bottom line: This isn't just a part-time gig, it's a launchpad. Whether you're building toward a career in healthcare, education, or behavioral health, or you just want work that doesn't feel pointless, BHW is a place where you can grow, get supported, and actually feel good about what you do every day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Are available weekday afternoons or evenings (3 to 8pm, minimum 3 days/week)
• Have a reliable car, valid license, and insurance
• Are comfortable with tech, you'll use your phone/tablet for data collection

Nice To Haves

• Experience or a passion for caregiving, education, or working with kids with special needs (preferred, not required)
• 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 that has your back

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, plus we cover your RBT exam fees
• Higher pay rate for bilingual staff
• Travel reimbursement between clients
• Referral program (90 day payout)
• Afternoon/evening hours (Minimum 3 days per week - 3 to 8pm), so you can keep your mornings free
• Schedules that actually work around school, life, and everything else
• Health, dental, vision, and chiropractic insurance
• Critical illness, accident, hospital confinement, voluntary and basic life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Pet insurance
• 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

What This Job Offers

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