Behavior Technician ($500 Bonus)

ABS Kids; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$18.00 - $20.50 / hour

401(k) plus 4% company match

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

Paid training

Opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in ABA

Job summary

A leading mental health care organization in Nashville seeks an entry-level professional to support children with autism. Responsibilities include teaching kids essential life skills, collecting data, and working on behavioral goals. The role offers a structured schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates are energetic, dependable, and have prior experience working with children.

Qualifications

• Preferred paid prior experience working with kids in various settings.
• Ability to learn and provide quality care.

Responsibilities

• Teach kids while following treatment plans.
• Observe and collect data to write progress notes.
• Help kids learn essential life skills.

Skills

Experience working with kids

Creativity

Dependability

Tech savviness

Desire to learn

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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Position Overview

This position offers a structured schedule with training and certification requirements completed to qualify for guaranteed hours.

What You Will Do

• Teach kids while playing, following a treatment plan specific to each child
• Observe, play and collect data to write progress notes
• Help kids learn essential life skills such as motor, social, and emotional skills
• Work on goals with the child to shape challenging behaviors into communication skills
• Make a difference in the life of a child

Responsibilities

• Set weekday schedule: Guaranteed 30 hours once you complete paid training and obtain RBT certification
• Block scheduling, working in teams

Benefits And Compensation

• $18.00 - $20.50 / hour
• Increase for RBT certification
• Full benefits 1st of the month after 30 days of full-time employment
• 401(k) plus 4% company match
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid training
• Opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in ABA to become a BCBA through our Launch program

We Also Support You With

• LAUNCH career path with clear milestones, rewards including bonuses and promotions
• Referral bonus program
• Free continuing education opportunities
• Free CPR and safety training
• Employee assistance program including free financial advice, free counseling support, mental health resources
• Virtual office connection to colleagues nationwide and local events
• Learn transferable skills for careers in behavior health

Skills And Qualities We Are Looking For

• Paid prior experience working with kids (e.g., camp counselor, daycare, nanny, school setting, ABA) preferred
• Lots of energy, playful, creative, able to think on your feet
• Dependable - someone your client and their family can count on
• Ability to move up and down off the floor, move quickly
• Tech savviness - comfortable with data collection software and Microsoft Office 365
• Desire to learn, work independently, and provide quality care
• Interest in evidence-based methods based in science

Who We Are

• It’s in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our mission is to support children with autism and their families, and our work grows with every wow moment.
• We value diversity and strive to create a culture where all people thrive and are heard and celebrated.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We’re removing barriers to learning and growth, and we encourage you to apply for roles that match your skills.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Mental Health Care

We’re unlocking knowledge in our industry to improve care for children and families.