Entry-Level 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. Team members remain active and engaged throughout sessions, maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment, and collaborate with a supportive team. Paid training is provided, and the company covers the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification. Candidates must complete the paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire. The role is based at the Highlands Ranch, Colorado clinic and may occasionally provide coverage at a nearby ABC clinic. Proof of the required bachelor's degree must be provided, and employment offers are contingent on verification of educational qualifications. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; optional Saturdays may be available based on patient needs. The position offers guaranteed full-time hours.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old.
- Bachelor's degree; proof of the degree is required, and educational qualifications must be verified before an employment offer is extended.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and frequently getting on and off the floor.
- Able to maintain an active pace while working with young children.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Willingness to complete paid Registered Behavior Technician certification within 20 days of hire.
- Team mindset and willingness to occasionally support a nearby clinic.
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.
- 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 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 Registered Behavior Technician certification within 20 days of hire.
- Occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed.
Benefits
- Paid training and fully covered Registered Behavior Technician certification.
- Raises every six months with clear growth goals; first raise follows 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.
- Guaranteed full-time hours.
- Supportive, team-focused work environment.
- Growth opportunities into roles such as Clinical Administrator, Operations Manager, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
