Behavior Technician

Caravel Autism Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Referral bonus $500

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Full health benefits

BCBA Rise Scholarship up to $10,000

Job summary

Caravel Autism Health in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Behavior Technician to join our center-based ABA team. You will work 1:1 with young children, delivering ABA therapy under supervision, following individualized treatment plans.

No prior experience is required; we offer paid training to become an RBT, with mentors and clear pathways to leadership. The role emphasizes compassion, reliability, and a love of helping kids grow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be 18 years or older with reliable availability.
• Interest in psychology, education, healthcare, or human services is a plus.
• Ability to obtain RBT certification within 45 days of employment.
• Physical readiness for duties including lifting up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ABA therapy 1:1 under BCBA supervision.
• Follow individualized treatment plans and document progress.
• Build skills through play and positive interactions with children.
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment for every child.
• Prepare for the RBT certification exam within 45 days.

Skills

Compassionate care

1:1 client focus

Patience

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Behavior Technician – Not just a job. A calling

We’re looking for a certain kind of person. They kneel down to a child's eye level. They patiently bring the same positivity to the tenth try as the first. They celebrate a kinda tiny win like it's the biggest thing that happened all week…because for that kid, it might be.

We call them teammates who change lives. And we don't need you to have experience to be one. We’ll teach you the skills. But if this sounds like it might be a fit, here's what walking through our door looks like.

• Clinical leadership that’s actually thereYou're never on an island. You’ll receive strong clinical mentorship, real career pathways into leadership, and colleagues who treat your expertise like it matters. Because it does.
• Paid trainingto become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), with guidance and support from mentors and peers.
• A culture that supports youdriven by the values of collaboration and shared success, not competition

What You’ll Do:

You’ll work 1:1 with children ages 18 months to 6 years who have a diagnosis of autism, in a center-based environment. Day to day, that means:

• Delivering Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), guided by individualized treatment plans
• Building skills through play, connection, and the kind of presence that helps a child feel safe enough to try
• Tracking progress and documenting sessions using ABA technology
• Creating a safe, positive environment for every child you work with
• Preparing for your RBT certification exam within your first 45 days

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with company match
• $500 referral bonus
• Paid time off, holiday pay, mileage reimbursement
• Full health benefits for full-time team members
• 1:1 client sessions—no group billing or overwhelming caseloads
• A career pathway to become a BCBA with our BCBA Rise Scholarship program that provides up to $10,000 in financial support for your Master’s degree

What we’re looking for:

• Full-time availability Monday–Friday, between 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Reliability — showing up for scheduled hours and staying on top of administrative tasksResilience and compassion, especially on the tough days
• Interest in psychology, education, healthcare, or human services — experience with children is a plus
• Ability to obtain RBT certification within 45 days of employment — we'll prepare you
• Physical readiness for the role: pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds; sitting on the floor, stooping, standing, walking, and moving quickly alongside kids when needed

Why this work? Why Caravel?

At Caravel, we don't just talk about changing lives — we do the work, every day. We help children with autism discover their potential and help their families thrive. We support each other’s progress in our individual journeys and push the industry to improve, day after day.

We turn difficult circumstances into small moments of progress, and eventually into big steps forward. This work isn't luck or magic. It's relentless and demanding — guided by scientific rigor and fueled by the kind of steady, sensitive care that only our teammates can bring.

These Teammates are a rare breed: compassionate, creative problem-solvers who can't help but want to make people's lives better.

Is this you?