Direct Support Professional (Master's Degree Required)
About The Position
Action Behavior Centers is hiring caring people to help children with autism build communication, social, and independent skills. The Direct Support Professional works one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy, following personalized treatment plans and collecting session data. The role involves active participation in play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment, and collaborating with a supportive team. Paid training is provided, and the company covers the cost of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification. Candidates must provide proof of a master's degree during the hiring process; an employment offer will not be extended until educational qualifications are verified.
Requirements
- A master's degree is required, and proof of the degree must be provided; an offer will not be extended until educational qualifications are verified.
- At least 18 years old.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on and 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.
- Team mindset and willingness to occasionally help support a nearby clinic if needed.
Nice To Haves
- Childcare experience, such as nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, camp counselor, or tutor.
- Mental health experience, such as QMHP or behavioral health technician.
- Experience as a paraprofessional, caregiver, or life skills assistant.
- Psychology, Child Development, or Health Sciences education.
- Previous ABA experience; pay is based in part on education and previous ABA experience.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy.
- Follow personalized treatment plans and collect 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 children grow and succeed.
- Complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire.
- Occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed.
Benefits
- Paid training and fully covered RBT certification.
- First raise after earning RBT certification.
- Raises every 6 months with clear growth goals.
- Health insurance covered at 90%.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- 10 paid holidays, 10 PTO days, and 2 flex days.
- Free lunch every Friday.
- DoorDash DashPass and Calm app provided.
- Student loan repayment support.
- Supportive, team-focused work environment.
- Guaranteed full-time hours.
- Growth opportunities into roles such as Clinical Administrator, Operations Manager, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
