Child Care Specialist

Tier1usa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Soar Autism Center in East Mesa, AZ is seeking a Child Care Specialist to provide one-on-one, play-based ABA therapy within a center setting. You will follow clinicians' care plans, document progress on a computer or tablet, and work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

The role includes paid training for RBT certification, with a career progression program offering raises and promotions every three months as you build skills; longer-term paths include psychology, speech

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; able to obtain RBT within six weeks.
• Reliable transportation to training and center, punctual and dependable.
• Comfortable using computers and tablets; strong communication.
• Ability to sit/stand/kneel, lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, play-based ABA therapy to young children in a center.
• Follow care plans created by clinicians in behavior, speech, and OT.
• Observe and document progress using a computer or tablet.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and share progress updates.
• Participate in paid training for RBT certification and development.
• Explore long-term career paths in related behavioral health roles.

Skills

ABA therapy

RBT readiness

Communication

Teamwork

Computer/tablet usage

Reliability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

RBT certification in 6 weeks

Tools

Computer

Tablet

Job description

Child Care Specialist - East Mesa Soar Autism Center

Compensation $21.50 - $28.50/hour

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Health medical and related

What You Will Do

• Provide one-on-one, play-based ABA therapy to young children in a center setting.
• Follow individualized care plans created by clinicians in behavior analysis, speech therapy, and occupational therapy.
• Observe and document each child's progress using a computer or tablet.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team and share updates that support consistent, high-quality care.
• Soar provides paid training for RBT certification and ongoing professional development. Through the Soar to New Heights career progression program, team members are considered for raises and promotions every three months as they build skills.
• Longer-term career paths may include behavior analysis, psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, training, operations, and other behavioral health roles.

Pay and Benefits

• $21.50 - $28.50/hour. Initial offers are typically $21.50 to $22.75 per hour, with regular bonus and promotion opportunities. A sign-on bonus is included with all offers.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus generous paid time off and a paid holiday schedule.
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement benefits.
• 401(k) plan after one year of service.
• A guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week for full-time roles.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, as verified by a resume, application, or BACB attestation for RBT certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain RBT certification within the first six weeks of employment.
• Reliable transportation to the training location and local center, along with dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, teamwork, and comfort using computers and tablets.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, change positions quickly, spend extended time on the floor, occasionally run short distances, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially ages 2 to 6. Enrollment in or completion of a college degree in child development, psychology, education, or a related field is also preferred.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Soar Autism Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and protected characteristics.

This positionis "evergreen", and does not have an associated application deadline.