Direct Support Professional (Bachelor's Degree Required)
About the role
Make a difference every day by helping children with autism build communication, social, and independent skills. Work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy.
Responsibilities
- Follow personalized treatment plans and collect simple session data
- Help children learn through play, movement, reading, games, and hands-on activities
- Stay active and engaged throughout therapy sessions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment
- Collaborate with a supportive team focused on helping kids grow and succeed
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- Bachelor's Degree
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
- Comfortable sitting, standing, crouching, and getting on/off the floor frequently
- Able to maintain an active pace while working with young children
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
- Willingness to complete paid RBT certification within 20 days of hire
- Team mindset: may occasionally help support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed
Qualifications
- No experience necessary. We provide paid training and fully cover your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
Skills
- Childcare experience such as nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, camp counselor or tutor
- Mental health roles such as QMHP or behavioral health technician
- Paraprofessionals, caregivers, and life skills assistants
- Psychology, Child Development, or any Health Sciences degrees
Benefits
- Fully covered RBT certification
- Raises every 6 months with clear growth goals
- Health insurance covered at 90%
- Dental and Vision benefits
- 10 paid holidays, 10 PTO days, and 2 flex days
- Free lunch every Friday
- DoorDash DashPass and Calm app provided
- Student loan repayment support
- Supportive, team-focused work environment
Pay
- Bachelor’s Degree: $20–$25.50 per hour
- Master’s Degree: $20–$28 per hour
Benefits
- Full-time hours
- Training + fully covered RBT certification
- Raises every 6 months with clear growth goals
- Health insurance covered at 90%
- Dental and Vision benefits
- 10 paid holidays, 10 PTO days, and 2 flex days
- Free lunch every Friday
- DoorDash DashPass and Calm app provided
- Student loan repayment support
- Supportive, team-focused work environment
Community & Culture
- Instagram: actionbehaviorcenters
- Facebook: actionbehaviorcenters
Contact
Please do not reach out to clinic locations directly regarding your application status. Applications will be reviewed promptly. For more information, visit our website or contact us at info@actionbehaviorcenters.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Action Behavior Centers is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA).