Behavior Technician

Wisconsin Early Autism Project; Orfordville (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Early Autism Project is seeking a passionate Behavior Technician to support children with autism through play-based ABA therapy. This entry-level role offers professional development opportunities, including the chance for promotion and benefits like paid time off and sick leave. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in children's lives and apply today!

Benefits

Up to 15 days of paid time off after 90 days

Sick leave for part-time employees

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help children with autism and their families.
• Willingness to learn about autism, learning differences, and ABA.
• Preferred bilingual in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Work with children aged 18 months to 6 years in homes or centers.
• Maintain a consistent schedule and reliable transportation.
• Meet physical requirements like lifting and moving quickly.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Kindness

Reliability

Positive attitude

Education

Studying or studied psychology, education, or related fields

Job description

Join to apply for the Behavior Technician role at Wisconsin Early Autism Project.

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 help children with autism learn, grow, and develop communication, socialization, and self-help skills through play-based therapy known as applied behavior analysis (ABA).

See why working with WEAP could be the perfect fit for you: https://lrnbvr.com/why-learn.

Working as a Behavior Technician requires certain characteristics, including:

• A genuine desire to help children with autism and their families reach their goals.
• Compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• A willingness to learn about autism, learning differences, and ABA.

WEAP has provided evidence-based ABA therapy for over 25 years to help children with autism succeed.

If you’re seeking rewarding work and opportunities to develop new skills, you’ve come to the right place!

At WEAP, we support your career growth. After learning ABA, there’s potential for promotion in as little as three months and many professional development opportunities. Check out our perks:

• Full-time employees can earn up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days.
• Part-time employees are eligible for sick leave.

Responsibilities include:
- Working with children aged 18 months to 6 years old, in their homes or at our centers.
- Maintaining a schedule between 7 am-8 pm CST, Monday through Friday, with possible weekends.
- Earning starting pay at $17/hr, depending on ABA experience/training.
- Meeting the minimum age requirement of 18.
- Having reliable transportation and the ability to pass a background check.
- Being available to work a consistent weekly schedule, mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings.

Preferred qualifications include being bilingual (English/Spanish), studying or having studied psychology, education, or related fields, and experience working with children in childcare or educational settings.

Physical requirements vary; you may need to push, pull, lift up to 35 pounds, and move quickly as per client needs. Ability to sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run is also necessary.

If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today.

WEAP is part of LEARN Behavioral, committed to delivering collaborative care and nurturing children with autism and special needs across the country.

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