Behavior Technician-Kentwood

Hope Network; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay from $18.55/hour

Longevity bonuses

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid training

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

SLF/PSLF forgiveness support

Tuition and certification reimburse

Career growth opportunities

Dedicated classrooms & play areas

Job summary

Hope Network in Kentwood, MI is seeking a Behavior Technician for full-time hours. This role focuses on direct care for learners aged 18 months to 21 years, teaching independent daily living skills in a mainly center-based setting, with potential home or community sessions based on treatment plans.

You will collect data on behaviors, collaborate with families, and ensure safe, supportive learning environments while adhering to individualized programming and documentation requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Passion for working with children in care settings.
• Experience in healthcare, mental health, behavioral health, childcare, or residential settings preferred.
• Strong communication, accuracy, flexibility and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one direct care with learners aged 18 months to 21 years, teaching daily living skills.
• Collect and record data on behavior for skill acquisition and reduction goals.
• Collaborate with team members and families to support learners.
• Provide a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Follow individualized behavior programming and treatment plans.
• Complete documentation and billing timely and accurately.

Skills

One-on-one care

Data collection

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details

Behavior Technician | Kentwood, MI | Full Time

Our team helps kids be something pretty amazing. Kids.

Make a real impact—help someone build independence while building a career, you’re proud of.

The Program Coordinator develops, coordinates, and oversees community-based programs at Resource Village that support residents of Eastpointe Commons and the surrounding community. Working under the guidance of the Director of Community Workforce Development, this role helps ensure programs align with Hope Network's mission, create positive participant experiences, and connect individuals with resources that support personal growth, stability, and success.

What You’ll Do

• Providing one-on-one direct care with learners ages 18 months to 21 years while teaching independent daily living skills for a higher quality of life in a primarily center-based setting, with opportunities for home or community-based sessions based on treatment plan
• Collecting and recording data on the learners’ behavior for skill acquisition and distressed behavior reduction goals
• Collaborating and communicating with team members including the learners’ families
• Providing a safe and supportive learning environment
• Following individualized behavior programming
• Adhering to diet, supplementation, and medication protocols per prescription/parent instructions
• Completing documentation and billing both timely and accurately

What You Bring

• You have a high school diploma/GED
• You have a valid state of Michigan driver’s license
• You have a passion for working with children
• You’re looking to apply your experience in healthcare, mental health, behavioral health, childcare, or residential settings
• You demonstrate professionalism in communication, attention to accuracy, flexibility, and teamwork
• You consider yourself reliable and understand punctuality and attendance is essential in providing excellent services to our learners

Top Benefits

• Pay rates starting at $18.55/hour and up commensurate with ABA experience
• Longevity bonuses upon eligibility
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision benefits eligible on first day of employment
• High quality, paid training
• Generous paid time off
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Supportive work environment
• Qualified Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Growth and career-pathing opportunities
• Dedicated classrooms and workspaces including fun and exciting play areas
• Monday-Friday treatment hours with full and part-time schedules available

Why Hope Network

Not your average job. Not your average impact.

At Hope Network, you’re not just filling a role—you’re showing up for someone who needs consistency, encouragement, and support. Every day looks different, but one thing stays the same: what you do matters.

Our teams are built on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to those we serve. We believe no human is more valuable than the next—and the work you do here truly matters.