Child Development Specialist

Immediate positions available to work with children with autism spectrum disorder and their families!

At ABS Kids we find our purpose in the wow moments our clients experience each day, learning new skills and reaching new goals. Join us as a Behavior Technician and discover wow for yourself in your career path. #WorkInWow

Benefits and Compensation :

$20.00 - $24.50 / hour

Earn an additional $2.00 / hour (premium pay) for weekends and holidays

Increase for RBT certification

Paid drive time / mileage reimbursement

401(k) plus company match

Paid time off earned for every hour worked!

Paid training

We also support you with :

LAUNCH career path - clear milestones with rewards including bonuses and promotions

Referral bonus program

Free continuing education opportunities

Free CPR and safety training

Employee assistance program including free financial advice, free counseling support, mental health resources

Virtual office connection to hundreds of colleagues nationwide, and fun local events with colleagues in your area

Learn transferable skills which open the door to great careers in behavior health

What You Will Do :

Help Kids with Autism!

No prior ABA experience? No problem! We provide comprehensive training to help you succeed in working with kids.

Teach kids while playing, and following a treatment plan specific to that child

Observe, play and collect data so you can write a progress note

Help kids learn essential life skills such as motor skills, social skills, emotional skills and more

Work on goals with child that help shape challenging behaviors into communication skills

Make a difference in the life of a child!

Skills and Qualities We Are Looking For :

This role is perfect for compassionate individuals who thrive in a caregiving environment and have experience in early childhood education, childcare, paraprofessional work, mental health, psychology, or social work. Whether you're looking to grow your career in education, behavioral therapy, counseling, or healthcare, you'll receive hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional advancement in a rewarding field!

Current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) or ability to obtain after hire

Paid prior experience working with kids (i.e. Camp counselor, daycare, nanny, school setting, ABA, etc) preferred

Lots of energy, playful, creative, able to think on your feet

Dependable - someone your client and their family can count on

Ability to constantly get up and down off floor, move quickly

Tech savviness - comfortable learning our data collection software and using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Desire to learn, work independently, and provide the best quality care to our clients

Interested in working with evidence-based methods based in science and proven effective

Who We Are

Its in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our shared experiences are the milestones that influence our work. The mission of our work with children with autism and their families feeds our spirit. With every wow moment, we can see our impact grow.

At ABS Kids we are empowered by the breadth of our differences. Our mission is to create a culture where all people thrive because their diverse stories are heard and celebrated. We commit to an evolving understanding of diversity as we learn from one another.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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