Entry Level Autism Support Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Why You’ll Love this Entry Level Autism Support Specialist Job - Paid TrainingLooking for a meaningful career where you can make a lasting impact on children with autism while receiving the support, training, and growth opportunities you deserve? Join Atlas Autism Health as a Autism Support Specialist in O'Fallon, MO!

As an Autism Support Specialist, you'll provide one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism in a collaborative, center-based environment focused on clinical excellence and work-life balance. Whether you're an experienced RBT or looking to start a career in autism services, behavioral health, psychology, special education, or child development, Atlas Autism Health provides the training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities to help you grow and succeed in the field.

Pay: $18 - $22 / hour
*Certified RBT’s are eligible to start at a higher rate!

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm

Why Atlas Autism Health?

• Paid RBT training and certification support – we help you get certified!  
• $750 Training Lump Sum - paid once you’ve completed training and passed all assessments!
• Eligible for promotion and wage increase as soon as 4 months and guaranteed at 6 months
• Flexible scheduling options
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hands-on mentorship in evidence-based, play-based ABA approaches including ESDM and PRT
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Graduate tuition assistance for a Master's in ABA, including paid fieldwork supervision
• Strong clinical and administrative support so you can focus on helping children succeed
• Employee referral program

Join Atlas Autism Health in O'Fallon as an Autism Support Specialist (BT/RBT), MO, and help children with autism reach meaningful milestones - one child, one family, and one day at a time! Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy for children with autism in a full-time center-based environment
• Implement individualized treatment plans and behavior intervention programs under the supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Utilize evidence-based ABA strategies and naturalistic teaching methods
• Collect and document client progress data using electronic systems
• Support children's communication, social, and adaptive skill development through play-based learning
• Participate in daily circle time, social skills groups, and therapeutic activities
• Collaborate with BCBAs, families, and fellow team members to support client success
• Assist in onboarding and mentoring new Behavior Technicians as assigned

Required Skills

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification or willingness to obtain certification within 2 months of hire (training costs covered by Atlas Autism Health)
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull equipment; bend, kneel, squat, twist, sit, stand, walk, and transition between floor and standing positions; and occasionally run short distances to support client safety and engagement.
• Interest in autism services, behavioral health, child development, psychology, education, or a related field
• Previous ABA therapy, RBT, Behavior Technician, childcare, or special needs experience is highly valued
• Passion for helping children learn, grow, and achieve meaningful outcomes
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and compassionate in challenging situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children, children with autism, or individuals with developmental disabilities
• High emotional intelligence and relationship-building capabilities
• Strong communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in ABA, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Human Services, or a related field
• Commitment to clinical excellence and professional growth