Entry-Level 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
• Team mindset: may occasionally help support a nearby ABC clinic if additional coverage is needed

Qualifications

• Optional Saturdays available based on patient needs
• Immediate openings available
• We typically respond to applications within 24 hours
• 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

• Paid 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

Pay

• Bachelor’s Degree: $20–$25.50 per hour
• Master’s Degree: $20–$28 per hour

Fun Fact

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

Why Candidates Choose ABC

• Guaranteed full-time hours
• Paid 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