Direct Support Professional (Bachelor's Degree Required)
About The Position
Action Behavior Centers hires 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. The role involves following personalized treatment plans, collecting simple session data, and helping children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities. Team members stay active during sessions and maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment while collaborating with a supportive team. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; optional Saturdays may be available based on patient needs. No prior experience is necessary. Action Behavior Centers provides paid training and covers the cost of RBT certification, which must be completed within 20 days of hire. A bachelor's degree is required, and proof of the awarded degree must be provided before an employment offer is extended. The role is based at the Queen Creek, Arizona clinic, with occasional support at a nearby ABC clinic potentially needed for coverage.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold a bachelor's degree and provide proof of the awarded degree.
- Be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Be comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on and off the floor frequently.
- Be able to maintain an active pace while working with young children.
- Have reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire.
- Have a team mindset and be willing to occasionally support a nearby clinic if needed.
Nice To Haves
- Childcare experience, such as working as a nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, camp counselor, or tutor.
- Experience in mental health roles such as QMHP or behavioral health technician.
- Experience as a paraprofessional, caregiver, or life skills assistant.
- A background in psychology, child development, or health sciences.
- Previous ABA experience; pay is based 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 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 children grow and succeed.
- Occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed.
Benefits
- Paid training and fully covered RBT certification.
- Raises every six months with clear growth goals; the first raise follows earning RBT certification.
- Health insurance covered at 90%.
- Dental and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
