Behavior Technician / Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Assistant

Organization for Research and Learning (ORL) ( is searching for compassionate and dedicated candidates, interested in acquiring new skills and knowledge to improve the lives of people with autism. If you value helping others, come learn about the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how it can make a robust difference in people's lives, and with our support and mentorship, earn a license to become a Certified Behavior Technician. Are you an ABA Graduate student looking for a practicum placement? Apply here through out CBT applicant process.

At ORL we value and strive to practice cultural humility. We highly value an inclusive work community that brings diverse ideas and experiences together centered around the shared values of:

• Excellence: Which, for us, means doing things really well, in the service of doing what's best for people, through ridiculously good, fast, and functional problem solving
• Connectedness, Relationships, & People: Which, for us, means building personal relationships, developing trust, really knowing the people around us, and doing the working with them to do the work of the organization collaboratively
• Communication: Which, for us, shows up as being in complete communication and saying what needs to be said in the service of vision and mission, and welcoming that communication.
• Diversity: Which means that we include and welcome anyone who shares our company values, and we actively seek out those people
• Making a Difference: Which for us means doing good and relying on science where we can, in that order.

If you believe in doing good by doing things really well in service of doing what's best for people, building relationships with your colleagues and clients based on trust, remaining in complete communication, and actively working to help make ORL a welcoming and supportive place for anyone who shares these values, then we think you'd be a great fit.

We believe in carefully cultivating a culture that values diversity and the unique contributions that everyone brings to the table.

If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, we'd like to get the chance to get to know you better. 

We're an equal opportunity employer and we don't discriminate because of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, race, color, national origin, disability, or religious or spiritual practice. We strongly encourage members of minority populations to apply

What's Involved in Working as a Behavior Technician / ABA Therapy Assistant with ORL:

As one of the most well-established agencies in the Seattle area, ORL provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with autism and related disabilities. Our Behavior Technicians provide these services in clients' homes, schools, and local community settings.

In each child's ABA therapy program, our Behavior Technicians help children and teens improve their communication and language skills, teach them to socialize and play, help them gain greater levels of independence, and assist them as they develop the skills they need to determine and shape their own futures. 

By providing high quality ABA therapy services, our Behavior Technicians help clients learn skills that put them on a path toward living fuller and more engaging lives. Our Behavior Technicians work directly with our clients and receive close and supportive supervision and mentorship from the area's most skilled and most experienced Licensed Behavior Analysts.

What Qualifications Should You Have:

• You have to be at least 18 years old
• You need to have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You need a current, valid driver's license
• You need regular access to a reliable vehicle, and be willing to drive up to 30 miles daily from one client's home to another
• You have to value treating others with compassion and respect
• You should appreciate working in a culture that values feedback, especially feedback that lets our Behavior Technicians know what they're doing really well and how to improve

While it would be great if you had some past experience working with children, teens, or adults with disabilities, that's not required. 

Because of the strong relationships you will build with the families we serve, we are looking for applicants who can commit to at least 1 year of employment.

What Compensation and Benefits ORL's Behavior Technicians Receive:

• Highly competitive pay of $21.30 to $25.00 per hour
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including more than 6 hours per month of PTO for every 40-hour week of employment; full-time employees additional access 6 paid holidays & 2 paid flexible holidays per year; 3-days of bereavement leave
• Paid travel time and mileage while driving between clients
• Quarterly retention bonuses that increase the longer you're with us
• Gold-level medical benefits that include a Health Savings Account 
• Very low-cost dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Dependent Care Benefit worth up to $600.00 per month to help our employees take care of their own loved ones
• Monthly technology stipends
• Ongoing paid training and mentorship
• Certified Behavior Technician license from the Washington State Department of Health (initial training and licensing paid by ORL)
• Generous sign-on bonuses
• Close, one-on-one mentorship and support to ensure you thrive as you join our company
• Advancement opportunities for Behavior Technicians who elect to further their education related to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and would like to move up in the company

What it's like to work for ORL:

ORL has the lowest turnover in our Behavior Technician staff of any ABA agency in our area. We're very proud of that because it tells us that we've built an agency that not only values its clients, but also recognizes that all of our employees play essential roles in ensuring that our clients get the therapy that will allow them to thrive.

We recently asked our Behavior Technicians to write down the three words that came to mind when they thought about ORL. We're very proud that our Behavior Technicians find ORL to be a supportive, caring, progressing, caring, high quality, and thoughtful place to work.

We're very proud of the culture we've created and we take very seriously the task of continuing to cultivate that culture by attracting, retaining, and partnering with incredibly skilled people all dedicated to achieving common good in sometimes uncommon ways. 

Tips for Successful Applications:

While this is an entry level position and we don't expect you to necessarily have extensive experience working with people with disabilities, we do need to see that you're clearly dedicated to serving others. Your application materials should highlight this. 

If you are applying from outside of Washington State, please clearly describe for us in your cover letter your plans for relocating to our area and include your specific reasons for relocating.