Direct Support Professional (Master's Degree Required)
About The Position
Action Behavior Centers is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional to help children with autism develop communication, social, and independent skills. The role involves providing one-on-one, play-based ABA therapy to children ages 18 months to 8 years. The position is based at 6335 E Main St, Suite 4, Mesa, Arizona. Immediate openings are available. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with optional Saturdays 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. Applicants must provide proof of a master’s degree, and educational qualifications must be verified before an employment offer is extended. Pay for candidates with a master’s degree is $22–$28 per hour, based on education and prior ABA experience. The first raise is awarded after RBT certification.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- A master’s degree is required; proof of the awarded degree must be provided and verified before an employment offer is extended. The posting also lists a bachelor’s degree under Job Requirements.
- 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.
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 background in psychology, child development, or health sciences.
- 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 Action Behavior Centers clinic when additional coverage is needed.
Benefits
- Paid training and fully covered RBT certification.
- Raise after earning 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 and 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.
- Growth opportunities, including advancement to Clinical Administrator, Operations Manager, or Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
