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 follows personalized treatment plans, collects simple session data, and helps children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities. The position requires staying active and engaged during sessions, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment, and collaborating with a supportive team focused on helping children grow and succeed. This is a full-time clinic-based position at ABC Clinic, 1849 N Kolb Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with predictable daytime hours and no nights. Optional Saturdays may be available based on patient needs. Immediate openings are available. No prior experience is necessary; paid training and full coverage of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification are provided. Employees must complete the paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire. A bachelor's degree is required, and proof of the awarded degree must be provided and verified before an employment offer is extended.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old.
- Bachelor's degree; proof of the degree awarded is required and must be verified before an employment offer is extended.
- 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 support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is 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 degree.
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.
- 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.
- Raises every 6 months with clear growth goals; first raise after earning RBT certification.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
