Direct Support Professional (Master's Degree Required)
About The Position
Action Behavior Centers hires caring people to help children with autism build communication, social, and independent skills. In this full-time role, you will provide one-on-one, play-based ABA therapy to children ages 18 months to 8 years. The position is located at 1830 North 95th Avenue, Suite 114, Phoenix, Arizona 85037, with immediate openings available. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; optional Saturdays may be available based on patient needs. No prior experience is necessary. The company provides paid training and fully covers Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, which must be completed within 20 days of hire. The role requires a master’s degree, and proof of the awarded degree must be provided and verified before an offer is extended. Pay for candidates with a master’s degree is $22–$28 per hour, based on education and previous ABA experience. A first raise follows RBT certification.
Requirements
- Master’s degree required; proof of the degree awarded must be provided and verified before an offer is extended.
- At least 18 years old.
- 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 RBT certification within 20 days of hire.
- Team mindset and ability to occasionally help 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 education.
- Previous ABA experience.
Responsibilities
- 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 to help children grow and succeed.
- Occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic when additional coverage is needed.
Benefits
- Paid training and fully covered RBT certification.
- First raise after earning RBT certification.
- Raises every six months with clear growth goals.
- 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.
- 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
