Behavior Technician Entry Level

Caravel Autism Health; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Casual dress code

Full health benefits

1:1 client sessions

BCBA Rise Scholarship

Job summary

Caravel Autism Health in West Dubuque, IA is seeking an entry-level Behavior Technician to work 1:1 with young children with autism in a center-based setting. You will deliver ABA therapy under supervision, track progress, and help children develop skills through play and caring interaction.

Paid training to become an RBT is provided, with a clear pathway for certification and career growth. The role offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliability—able to show up for scheduled hours and manage administrative tasks.
• Resilience and compassion, especially on tough days.
• Interest in psychology, education, healthcare, or human services; experience with children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ABA therapy 1:1 with children ages 18 months to 6 years under BCBA supervision.
• Build skills through play and presence to help a child feel safe enough to try.
• Track progress and document sessions using ABA technology.
• Create a safe, positive environment for every child you work with.
• Prepare for RBT certification within 45 days of employment.

Skills

Reliability

Resilience

Compassion

Interest in psychology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ABA technology

Job description

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Behavior Technician Entry Level

Full Time West Dubuque, Dubuque, IA, US

Behavior Technician BT (Entry Level) - 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 there You'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 training to 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
  • No RBT yet? Start at $16.50-$18/hour with paid training to become an RBT in 45 days
  • RBT certified? Start at least $18/hour, with opportunities to grow to $26/hour
• 401(k) with company match
• $500 referral bonus
• Paid time off, holiday pay
• No dress code, everyday casual clothing
• 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 tasks
• Resilience 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.