Behavior Technician

Compensation: USD 16.00 - USD 16.00 - hourly Company Description Gain rewarding experience with Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) —part of LEARN Behavioral! With one in 36 children diagnosed with autism, this entry-level job is in big demand. As a Behavior Technician at WEAP, you’ll have the exciting role of helping children with autism learn, grow, and build communication, socialization, and self-help skills through a form of play-based therapy known as applied behavior analysis (ABA). For over 25 years, WEAP has provided evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to help children with autism find success. Working as a Behavior Technician requires some specific characteristics that we look for, including: A genuine desire to help children with autism and their families reach their goals. A steady supply of compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, goodwill, and reliability. A willingness to learn about autism, learning differences, and ABA. At WEAP, we want to help you reach your career goals. Once you learn the ropes of ABA, there’s potential to be promoted in as little as three months and plenty of opportunities to develop professionally! If you work full-time, you can earn up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days of employment. If you work part-time, you are eligible for sick leave. Job Description Working with kids 18mo-6yrs old with autism in their homes or daycares (based on your location and client need). Education requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Daily access to reliable transportation. Schedule requirements: Part-Time (10-29hrs/week). Earn starting pay at $16/hr and up based on ABA experience/training. Gaining training and skills to support a career in behavior analysis, behavioral health, teaching, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, counseling, mental health, and parenting. Creating lasting, positive change for children and their families. Qualifications Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 (on or before the first day of employment). Eligibility to work in the United States. Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule: mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings. The ability to pass a background check. Not to mention, it’s a plus if you: Are bi-lingual, with English/Spanish fluency. Studied, majored, or minored in psychology, education, special education, childcare, behavioral health, health science, or a related field. Have experience working with children, whether as a babysitter, nanny, tutor, teacher, coach, camp counselor, or some other form of childcare. Physical requirements vary and are based on specific client assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds and move quickly, according to client needs. It is necessary to be able to sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run. Additional Information LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. #J-18808-Ljbffr LEARN