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 involves following personalized treatment plans, collecting simple session data, and helping children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities. The position requires staying active and engaged throughout therapy sessions, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment, and collaborating with a supportive team focused on helping children grow and succeed. The role is full-time at the ABC clinic in Maricopa, Arizona, with a predictable Monday-Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and no nights. Optional Saturdays may be available based on patient needs. No prior experience is necessary; paid training is provided, and the company fully covers Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, which must be completed within 20 days of hire. The job requires a bachelor's degree, and proof of the awarded degree must be verified before an employment offer is extended. Pay is based on education and previous ABA experience: $21–$27.25 per hour for a bachelor's degree and $22–$28 per hour for a master's degree. The job posting states that the first raise follows RBT certification and that raises are provided every six months with clear growth goals. Team members may occasionally support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a bachelor's degree and provide proof of the degree awarded; educational qualifications must be verified before an employment offer is extended.
- 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.
- Be willing 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 experience, such as QMHP or behavioral health technician work.
- Experience as a paraprofessional, caregiver, or life skills assistant.
- A degree or background in psychology, child development, or health sciences.
- 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.
- Occasionally help 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; the 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.
- 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
