Behavorial Technician

Midwest Autism & Therapy Centers; Ankeny (IA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support for obtaining RBT exam

$1 raise after RBT certification

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A community-focused ABA therapy provider in Ankeny, Iowa is seeking a Behavior Technician to join their team. This entry-level position involves providing direct care to clients and requires a Bachelor's Degree. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and time management skills, and the role comes with training for RBT certification. Benefits include health coverage, career advancement opportunities, and generous PTO in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Reliable transportation necessary.
• Outgoing with high energy and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide center-based direct care to clients as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Collect data during client sessions and complete daily notes.
• Communicate with caregivers and support staff.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Effective time management skills

Outgoing with high energy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Midwest Autism & Therapy is looking for a Behavior Technician (BT) to join our team! This ABA company is dedicated to transforming lives through evidence-based practices. Our culture fosters collaboration, personal growth, and client success, and provides a supportive environment that nurtures professional development and a meaningful impact on children’s lives.

Benefits

• Training and support for obtaining and paying for the RBT exam
• $1 raise once you pass the RBT exam and become certified
• Career advancement opportunities based on performance
• Health benefits
• Generous PTO & work‑life balance for full‑time employees
• Full‑time hours 30–40 per week, Monday‑Friday
• Optional overtime on some Saturdays
• Fun, challenging, and rewarding work environment
• Tuition assistance

Responsibilities

• Provide center‑based direct care to clients as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Work with families and children from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and economic statuses.
• Collect data during client sessions as outlined in the treatment plan and complete daily notes for each session by the end of the day.
• Communicate with caregivers and other support staff at pick‑up and drop‑off.
• Remain in constant communication with the leadership team, including BCBA, Lead RBT, and Program Manager.
• Perform other special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Reliable transportation
• Outgoing with high energy; strong written and verbal communication skills; effective time management skills are a must.

Physical Requirements

• Running, crouching, squatting, and ability to kneel for sustained periods of time.
• Bending at the waist to touch knees and/or toes.
• Full range of motion of hands and arms; able to sit on the floor or chair for long periods.
• Ability to move quickly from standing to seated, or kneeling position, without support.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Move quickly from sitting to standing.
• Pass clinical background check.
• CPR/First aid within first 3 months of employment.
• Registered Behavioral Technician certification (RBT) – preferred.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• full‑time

Job function

• engineering and information technology
• hospitals and health care