Behavior Technician

About the role

At the Hope Network Center for Autism, we support each other, join each other on life’s journey, and have each other’s backs. As a Behavior Technician, you will change lives—including your own—by providing one-on-one direct care with learners ages 18 months to 21 years. You’ll teach 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 the treatment plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one direct care to learners while teaching independent daily living skills.
• Collect and record data on learners’ behavior for skill acquisition and distressed behavior reduction goals.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members, including learners’ families.
• Provide a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Follow individualized behavior programming.
• Adhere to diet, supplementation, and medication protocols per prescription/parent instructions.
• Complete documentation and billing both timely and accurately.

Training

Hope Network offers a unique, hands-on training experience designed to enhance a technician’s ability to offer high-quality services from the start. New Behavior Technicians receive individualized one-on-one training guided by a qualified trainer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid state of Michigan driver’s license.
• Passion for working with children.
• Experience in healthcare, mental health, behavioral health, childcare, or residential settings (preferred).
• Professionalism in communication, attention to accuracy, flexibility, and teamwork.
• Reliability and punctuality, as attendance is essential in providing excellent services to learners.

Pay

• Starting pay rate of $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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits eligible on the first day of employment.
• High-quality, paid training.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Qualified Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Growth and career-pathing opportunities.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday treatment hours.
• Full-time and part-time schedules available.