Behavior Technician

Total Spectrum LLC.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Behavior Technicians. This rewarding entry-level position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with autism through play-based therapy. You'll work closely with kids aged 2-22, helping them develop essential skills while gaining valuable experience in behavioral health and education. With opportunities for advancement and professional development, this role is perfect for those looking to grow in a fulfilling career. If you have a heart for helping others and are eager to learn, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time employees

Sick leave for part-time employees

Opportunity for RBT certification

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help children with autism and their families.
• Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support children with autism using applied behavior analysis techniques.
• Create positive change for children and their families.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Willingness to learn about autism and ABA

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Gain rewarding experience with Total Spectrum — part of LEARN Behavioral!

With one in 36 children diagnosed with autism, this entry-level job is in big demand. As a Behavior Technician at Total Spectrum, you’ll have the exciting role of helping children with autism learn, grow, and build communication, socialization, and self-help skills through a form of play-based therapy known as applied behavior analysis (ABA)!

We are currently hiring for part-time Behavior Technicians in the greater Detroit, MI area.

Who We’re Looking For

Working as a Behavior Technician requires some specific characteristics that we look for, including:

• A genuine desire to help children with autism and their families reach their goals.
• A steady supply of compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, goodwill, and reliability.
• A willingness to learn about autism, learning differences, and ABA.

What We Offer

At Total Spectrum, we want to help you reach your career goals. Once you learn the ropes of ABA, there’s potential to be promoted in as little as three months and plenty of opportunities to develop professionally!

• If you work full-time, you can earn up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days of employment.
• If you work part-time, you are eligible for sick leave.

Specifics to This Position

• Working with kids aged 2-22 with autism and special needs in their homes, schools, or in one of our centers.
• Education requirements: High School Diploma.
• Transportation requirements: Reliable transportation
  • Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle preferred.
• Schedule requirements: Availability to work M-F between the times of 8:00a-7:30p.
  • Primary need typically 12:00p-7:30p.
  • Weekend availability a bonus.
• Earn starting pay at $18.00/hr and up with experience.
• Become eligible to earn RBT certification.

What You Have

• Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 (on or before the first day of employment).
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule: mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings.
• The ability to pass a background check.
• It’s a plus if you:
  • Are bi-lingual, with English/Spanish fluency.
  • Studied, majored, or minored in psychology, education, special education, childcare, behavioral health, health science, or a related field.
  • Have experience working with children, whether as a babysitter, nanny, tutor, teacher, coach, camp counselor, or some other form of childcare.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Gaining training and skills to support a career in behavior analysis, behavioral health, teaching, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, counseling, mental health, and parenting.
• Creating lasting, positive change for children and their families.

Physical requirements vary and are based on specific client assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds and move quickly, according to client needs. It is necessary to be able to sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run.

Ready to make a difference in someone’s life, including your own? Apply today.

Total Spectrum is part of LEARN Behavioral, a collective group of ABA providers dedicated to delivering collaborative care and nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs in communities from coast-to-coast.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.