Direct Support Professional (Bachelors Degree Required)
About The Position
Action Behavior Centers hires caring people to help children with autism build communication, social, and independent skills. This is a full-time position with predictable daytime hours, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Optional Saturdays are available based on patient needs. The role involves working one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy. You will follow personalized treatment plans, collect simple session data, help children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities, stay active and engaged, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment. You will also collaborate with a supportive team focused on helping kids grow and succeed. No experience is necessary as paid training and RBT certification are provided.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Bachelors Degree
- 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
- 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 kids grow and succeed.
- 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
- Calm app provided
- Student loan repayment support
- Supportive, team-focused work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
