Child Autism Therapist (Entry-Level)
About The Position
Action Behavior Centers hires caring people to help children with autism build communication, social, and independent skills. This is an entry-level position with guaranteed full-time hours and paid training, including full coverage for your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification. You will work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy, following personalized treatment plans and collecting simple session data. The role involves helping children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities, while staying active and engaged. You will also maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment and collaborate with a supportive team focused on helping kids grow and succeed.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Highschool Diploma
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on/off the floor frequently
- Able to maintain an active pace while working with young children
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Willingness to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Childcare experience such as nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, camp counselor or tutor
- Mental health roles such as QMHP or behavioral health technician
- Paraprofessionals, caregivers, and life skills assistants
- Psychology, Child Development, or any Health Sciences degrees
Responsibilities
- Follow personalized treatment plans and collect simple session data
- Help children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities
- Stay active and engaged throughout therapy sessions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment
- Collaborate with a supportive team focused on helping kids grow and succeed
- May occasionally help support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed
Benefits
- Guaranteed full-time hours
- Paid training
- Fully covered RBT certification
- Raises every 6 months with clear growth goals
- Health insurance covered at 90%
- Dental and Vision benefits
- 10 paid holidays
- 10 PTO days
- 2 flex days
- Free lunch every Friday
- DoorDash DashPass provided
- Calm app provided
- Student loan repayment support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
