Autism Support Specialist - Entry Level

Hopebridge; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid RBT Certification

Annual professional development stiped

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

18 Days PTO

401K with company match

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Hopebridge in Gallatin, TN is seeking a Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support children with autism and help them build essential skills.

You will learn from Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), implement therapy plans, and track progress daily to maximize outcomes for kids and families served by Hopebridge.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Foster skill acquisition, functional communication, and school readiness.
• Learn from BCBA to provide therapy.
• Review behavior plans and materials to ensure consistent implementation.
• Complete daily progress notes on intervention outcomes.
• Support children in skill development, peer interactions, and readiness.
• Celebrate milestones and provide positive feedback to families.

Skills

Age 18+

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why You’ll Love this Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician Job! Are you driven by a passion to create a meaningful impact on a child's life, with far-reaching effects that transform families and the community? Embark on a rewarding career as a Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with Hopebridge in Gallatin, TN, where every day is a new opportunity to make a difference in kids with Autism! At Hopebridge, you're not just following a career path – you're shaping your own journey with the support of our cutting‑edge internal development programs.

Pay: $18 - $20 / hour based on experience and completion of RBT certification

• Training is paid at a lower rate

Behavior Technician / Registered Behavior Technician Benefits

• Paid RBT Certification – No experience necessary, we will help you get trained on the job!
• Annual $75 Professional Development Stipend
• Exclusive professional development programs tailored for working with children on the autism spectrum and fuel your career growth
• Flat‑Rate Pay: Unlike other providers, we pay a flat hourly rate, rather than differing rates for billable and non‑billable hours
• Get up to 50% of paycheck before payday through Rain app
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 18 Days of PTO: Paid time off, holidays, and a flex holiday
• 401K Retirement Options with Company Match
• Opportunity to Relocate: Explore exciting career possibilities in any of our states
• Monday through Friday Schedule
• Fun at Work: Engage in regular in‑center celebrations, spirit weeks, competitions, and team-building opportunities

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that fosters skill acquisition, functional communication, and school readiness for children.
• Learn directly from Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to provide therapy that transforms lives.
• Review behavior plans and instructional materials to ensure consistent implementation and monitor outcomes.
• Complete daily progress notes related to the implementation of the intervention plan.
• Work with children by creating an environment that champions continued skill acquisition and development of functional communication, peer interactions, and school readiness.
• Celebrate victories, help kids and families celebrate milestones, and provide positive feedback.

Required Skills

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Hopebridge-BT-Gallatin (TN)