Behavior Technician

LEARN; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO) up to 15 days

Sick leave eligibility for part-time workers

Job summary

LEARN is hiring a Behavior Technician to serve children with autism through applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. This entry-level position focuses on building communication, socialization, and self-help skills using play-based therapy.

The role requires a high school diploma, compassion, and the ability to work with children, offering training for career development in behavior analysis and related fields.

Enjoy flexible hours working part-time and the potential for paid time off after a probation period!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old on or before the first day of employment.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Availability for a consistent weekly schedule is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 18 months to 6 years with autism.
• Assist in their homes or daycares based on client needs.
• Create positive change for children and their families.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Reliability

Ability to work with children

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

• Compensation: USD 16.00 - USD 16.00 - hourly

Company Description

Gain rewarding experience with Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) —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 WEAP, 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)!

For over 25 years, WEAP has provided evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to help children with autism find success.

We understand there are many jobs in the market now to consider, but if you’re looking for rewarding work and an opportunity to learn new skills that you can use throughout your life, you’ve come to the right place!

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.

At WEAP, 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! Check out our additional perks.

• 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.

Job Description

• Working with kids 18mo-6yrs old with autism in their homes or daycares (based on your location and client need).
• Education requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.
• Schedule requirements:
  • Part-Time (10-29hrs/week).
• Earn starting pay at $16/hr and up based on ABA experience/training.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Not to mention, 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

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

WEAP 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.