Child Care Specialist

About the role

At Soar Autism Center, Child Care Specialists, also known as Behavior Technicians, help children ages 2 to 6 with autism learn, communicate, and grow through play. Our care is based on the Early Start Denver Model, a play-based approach to Applied Behavior Analysis. This in-person, center-based role offers hands-on experience in child development, psychology, education, and behavioral health. This is an entry-level opportunity. Prior RBT certification is not required for most locations because Soar provides paid training and supports team members in earning and maintaining the credential. The role may be a strong fit for people with experience in childcare, daycare, education, caregiving, paraprofessional support, direct support, or behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Pay: $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.

Qualifications

• 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.