Direct Support Professional (Bachelor's Degree Required)

About the role

Make a Difference Every Day: Action Behavior Centers hires caring people to help children with autism build communication, social, and independent skills.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children ages 18 months to 8 years using play-based ABA therapy.
• 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.

Qualifications

• None required beyond the Bachelor's Degree requirement.

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: $21–$27.25 per hour.
• Master’s Degree: $22–$28 per hour.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (predictable daytime hours - no nights).

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: $21–$27.25 per hour.
• Master’s Degree: $22–$28 per hour.

Fun Fact

You’ll receive your first raise after earning your RBT certification!