Behavior Technician - Kentwood

Hope Network; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan with match

Career-pathing opportunities

Job summary

A community-focused organization located in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Behavior Technician to provide direct care to children ages 18 months to 21 years. This role offers a supportive working environment with competitive pay starting at $17.00/hour, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, a valid Michigan driver’s license, and a passion for helping children develop independent skills. The position includes data collection, collaboration with families, and adherence to behavior programming protocols.

Qualifications

• Valid state of Michigan driver's license.
• Passion for working with children.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one direct care to learners aged 18 months to 21 years.
• Collect and record data on learners' behaviors.
• Collaborate with team members and families.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

MI Kentwood 36th 3361, 3361 36th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512, USA

Our team helps kids be something pretty amazing. Kids.

At the Hope Network Center for Autism, we support each other. We join each other on life’s journey. And we have each other’s backs. As much as we’re a clinical provider, we care deeply about our staff, the families, and the communities we serve.

Why a Behavior Technician at Hope…

As a Behavior Technician, you will change lives - including your own. Here are just some of the ways Hope Network invests in you for all that you do:

• Pay rates starting at $17.00/hour and up commensurate with ABA experience
• Additional wage increase for active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification
• Additional wage increase for bilingual/multilingual candidates
• 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 work spaces including fun and exciting play areas
• Monday-Friday treatment hours with full and part time schedules available

The Behavior Technician is responsible for:

• 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

Hope Network offers our team a unique, hands‑on training experience designed to enhance a technician’s ability to offer high quality services from the start. New Behavior Technicians are set up with an individualized one‑on‑one training experience guided by a qualified trainer.

About you…

• 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

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Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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