Entry-Level 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 follows personalized treatment plans, collects simple session data, and uses play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities to support children's learning. The employee stays active and engaged during sessions, maintains a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment, and collaborates with a supportive team focused on helping children grow and succeed. This is a full-time role with predictable Monday-Friday hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; optional Saturdays may be available based on patient needs. The position is at 9516 Federal Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado. No prior experience is necessary. Paid training is provided, and the company covers the cost of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification, which must be completed within 20 days of hire. A bachelor's degree is required and must be verified before an employment offer is extended. Pay depends on education and prior ABA experience: $20–$25.50 per hour for a bachelor's degree and $20–$28 per hour for a master's degree. The first raise is received after earning RBT certification, with further raises every six months based on clear growth goals.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a bachelor's degree and provide proof of the degree, such as a diploma or official transcript showing the degree awarded.
- Be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
- Be comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on and off the floor frequently.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Childcare experience, such as working as a nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, camp counselor, or tutor.
- Mental health experience, such as working as a 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.
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 support a nearby Action Behavior Centers clinic if additional coverage is needed.
Benefits
- Guaranteed full-time hours.
- Paid training and fully covered 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
