Behavior Technician - Childcare Experience Required

Autism Learning Partners • Buffalo, NY

3d • $19 - $25

About The Position

Autism Learning Partners is hiring a Behavior Technician to support children and teens with autism. The role provides services primarily in clients’ homes, with some sessions in local centers based on client needs. The organization provides full paid training and will train the employee to become a certified Behavior Technician. Schedules are part-time (up to 20 hours) or full-time, with availability required Monday through Friday either from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. or from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; sessions are scheduled within the selected timeframe according to client needs. Compensation is $19.25–$25 per hour, with an additional $0.50 per hour for Spanish speakers and an additional $2 per hour for evenings and weekends. Daily pay access is available. Benefits and perks include health, dental, and vision coverage based on hours, mileage reimbursement, paid drive time, a cell phone stipend, education assistance, employee discounts, guaranteed hours regardless of client cancellations, and a $1,000 referral bonus. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of paid or volunteer experience working with children; babysitting, tutoring, camp counseling, and church or youth group experience count.
• Reliable car, driver’s license, and insurance.
• Willingness to pass background and health checks.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Patience, dependability, and ability to keep up with energetic children.
• Availability Monday through Friday either from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. or from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills; Spanish speakers receive an additional $0.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Teach children skills such as communication, sharing, and following directions through games and activities.
• Encourage children’s progress and celebrate their achievements.
• Actively engage with children through movement, play, and other activities during sessions.
• Track activities and children’s progress; training is provided.
• Support families as part of a team helping children make progress.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage (based on hours).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Paid drive time.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Education assistance.
• Employee discounts.
• Guaranteed hours regardless of client cancellations.
• $1,000 referral bonus.
• Full paid training.
• Daily pay access.
• Additional $2 per hour for evenings and weekends.

What This Job Offers

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