Entry-Level Direct Support Professional (Bachelor's Degree Required)
About The Position
Action Behavior Centers is hiring an entry-level Direct Support Professional to work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy. The role helps children develop communication, social, and independent skills by following personalized treatment plans, collecting session data, and engaging children in play, movement, reading, games, and other hands-on activities. The position requires staying active during sessions and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment while collaborating with a supportive team. This is a full-time role with guaranteed hours and a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; optional Saturdays may be available based on patient needs. No prior experience is necessary. Paid training is provided, and the company covers the cost of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, which employees must complete within 20 days of hire. Candidates must provide proof of a bachelor's degree before an employment offer is extended. The position is based at 8230 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, Colorado, with occasional support at a nearby ABC clinic potentially needed.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold a bachelor's degree and provide proof that the degree was awarded.
- Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Be comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and frequently getting on and off the floor.
- Be able to maintain an active pace while working with young children.
- Have reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire.
- Have a team mindset and be willing to occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic if needed.
Nice To Haves
- Childcare experience, such as working as a nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, camp counselor, or tutor.
- Experience in mental health roles, such as QMHP or behavioral health technician.
- Experience as a paraprofessional, caregiver, or life skills assistant.
- A background in psychology, child development, or health sciences.
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.
- Occasionally help 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.
- 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.
- 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
