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. Direct Support Professionals work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy. The role includes 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 and engaged throughout sessions, maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment, and collaborate with a supportive team focused on helping children grow and succeed. This is a full-time position at the Glendale, Arizona clinic, with predictable Monday–Friday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and no nights. Optional Saturdays may be available based on patient needs. Paid training is provided, and the company fully covers Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, which must be completed within 20 days of hire. An immediate start is available. Applicants must provide proof of a master's degree; employment offers are contingent on verification of educational qualifications. Pay is $22–$28 per hour for candidates with a master's degree, based on education and prior ABA experience. A first raise is provided after earning RBT certification, with additional raises every six months tied to clear growth goals. The company describes advancement opportunities into Clinical Administrator, Operations Manager, and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) roles.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old.
- A master's degree is required, and proof of the degree must be provided; the posting's Job Requirements section also lists a bachelor's degree.
- 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 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.
- A degree in Psychology, Child Development, or Health Sciences.
- Previous ABA experience; pay is based in part on 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 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 six months with clear growth goals.
- Health insurance covered at 90%.
- Dental benefits.
- Vision benefits.
- 10 paid holidays.
- 10 PTO days.
- 2 flex days.
- Free lunch every Friday.
- DoorDash DashPass provided.
- Calm app provided.
- Student loan repayment support.
- Guaranteed full-time hours.
- Supportive, team-focused work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
