Behavior Technician - Midday Hours

ABS Kids; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking dedicated Behavior Technicians to join their team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder. You'll engage with kids through play, teaching essential life skills while following tailored treatment plans. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement, paid training, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're energetic, creative, and passionate about helping others, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral bonus program

Free continuing education opportunities

Employee assistance program

Virtual office connection to colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience working with kids in various settings preferred.
• Ability to learn and use data collection software effectively.

Responsibilities

• Teach kids essential life skills through play and treatment plans.
• Observe and collect data to track progress and behavior.
• Help shape challenging behaviors into communication skills.

Skills

Experience with children

Energy and creativity

Dependability

Tech savviness

Desire to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Data collection software

Job description

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Immediate positions available to work with children with autism spectrum disorder and their families!

At ABS Kids, we find our purpose in the wow moments our clients experience each day, learning new skills and reaching new goals. Join us as a Behavior Technician and discover wow for yourself in your career path. #WorkInWow

Benefits And Compensation

• $18.00 - $20.50 / hour
• Increase for RBT certification
• Paid drive time / mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) plus company match
• Paid time off earned for every hour worked!
• Paid training

We Also Support You With

• LAUNCH career path - clear milestones with 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 hundreds of colleagues nationwide, and fun local events with colleagues in your area
• Learn transferable skills which open the door to great careers in behavior health

What You Will Do

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

Skills And Qualities We Are Looking For

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

Who We Are

• It’s in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our shared experiences are the milestones that influence our work. The mission of our work with children with autism and their families feeds our spirit. With every wow moment, we can see our impact grow.
• At ABS Kids, we are empowered by the breadth of our differences. Our mission is to create a culture where all people thrive because their diverse stories are heard and celebrated. We commit to an evolving understanding of diversity as we learn from one another.
• 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.

Additional Details

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