Behavior Support Specialist — Start Your Impact & Grow

Ability Matters; Dublin (OH); Hybrid; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Career advancement

Leadership development

Diverse workplace culture

Incentive-based training

Zusammenfassung

Ability Matters is seeking compassionate individuals to support people with autism and other neurological disabilities, helping them build independence, confidence, and meaningful lives in their communities. No experience? Paid training and ongoing support will be provided as you grow within the organization.

You will gain hands-on experience, work with a dedicated team, and have opportunities for advancement while making a real difference in the lives of others.

Qualifikationen

• Strong communication, patience, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Will receive paid training and ongoing support.

Aufgaben

• Help individuals engage in community activities and events
• Encourage people to reach their personal goals
• Model positive behavior and healthy communication
• Participate in real-world travel experiences
• Work with a supportive team to provide safe, high-quality care
• Support building independence in daily living skills
• Build strong relationships with individuals and their families

Kenntnisse

Compassionate

Dependable

Positive

Flexible

Ready to learn & grow

Jobbeschreibung

Build Experience That Matters While Making a Real Impact

Perfect for students and recent graduates in Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Human Development, Special Education, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and related fields.

Looking for more than just a job? Start building a career instead!

At Ability Matters, we support individuals with autism and other neurological disabilities in building independence, confidence, and meaningful lives in their communities. Whether you're planning for graduate school or just beginning your career, you'll gain meaningful, hands-on experience while developing practical, real-world skills.

What You'll Do

Every day is different, and every day makes a difference.

• Help individuals engage in community activities and events

• Encourage people to reach their personal goals

• Model positive behavior and healthy communication

• Participate in real-world travel experiences

• Work with a supportive team to provide safe, high-quality care

• Support building independence in daily living skills

• Build strong relationships with individuals and their families

What We're Looking For

Compassionate • Dependable • Positive • Flexible • Ready to learn & grow

Training & Growth

No experience? No problem.

We'll teach you everything you need to succeed through paid training, hands-on coaching, and ongoing support. As you grow, you'll have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and advance within the organization.

Requirements

• Strong communication, patience, teamwork, and problem-solving

• Valid driver's license

• Reliable transportation

Benefits

• Starting pay: $17.50/hour

• Paid training and certifications

• Flexible scheduling

• Career advancement opportunities

• Leadership development & professional growth

• Supportive leadership team and culture

• Positive and diverse workplace culture

• Incentive-based training programs

Eligible employees enjoy competitive benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K

• Paid time off

Why Ability Matters Is Different

Ability Matters is a mission-driven, innovative, high-end organization leading the field in/opportunities for growth. Our culture is built on excellence, inclusion, and a relentless commitment to helping individuals thrive.

Our impact speaks for itself:

• Supporting 100+ families through education, housing, day services, and intervention

• A team of 330+ highly trained professionals

• 191% organizational growth in the past 5 years

• Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics

• Diversity in Business Award winner

• Smart 50 Award for innovation and leadership

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and start building a career that truly matters.