Center-Based Behavior Technician

Behavior Technician (Entry Level / Paid Training)

Full-Time 40 hours per week | $500 Sign on Bonus | Referral Bonus
Starting Pay: $18.40 with opportunities to earn up to $20.40/hr within your first year

Hope Discovery ABA Services | Zeeland, Michigan

https://www.hopediscoveryabaservices.com/join-our-team/

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting $18.40/hr, with opportunities to earn up to $20.40/hr within your first year
• $500 Sign-On Bonus
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Training (No Experience Required)
• Paid Time Off (Earn up to 72 hours annually)
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan (SIMPLE IRA)
• Performance Evaluations with Opportunities for merit increase at 90 Days, 6 Months, and 1 Year

Make a Difference. Build a Career. Grow With Us.

Are you passionate about working with children and looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference?

At Hope Discovery ABA Services, we believe every child deserves to be seen, supported, and celebrated as they grow.

We're looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Behavior Technicians. Whether you're beginning your career or have experience in childcare, education, or a related field, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

No previous ABA experience is required. We provide paid training!

What You'll Do

As a Behavior Technician, you'll work directly with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, helping them develop communication, social, play, and daily living skills through individualized, play-based therapy.

• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Help children develop communication, social, independence, and everyday life skills.
• Follow individualized treatment plans using positive reinforcement and evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Collect and document accurate client progress data during therapy sessions.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, fellow technicians, and other team members to support client progress.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment.
• Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and professional development.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Passion for working with children and supporting their development.
• Dependable, patient, compassionate, and willing to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow treatment plans, receive feedback, and maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks.
• Reliable transportation for assigned home and community-based services.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, including standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred, But Not Required

• Experience working with children in childcare, education, camps, behavioral health, or similar settings.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Paid Training & Professional Development

We believe investing in our team is essential to providing exceptional care to the children and families we serve.

Our paid training program combines individualized mentorship, group instruction, hands-on learning, and job shadowing to help you develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

You'll receive ongoing support and feedback from our clinical team, along with opportunities to continue developing professionally.

Performance evaluations at 90 days, 6 months, and one year provide opportunities to recognize your progress, receive feedback, and be considered for wage increases.

Schedule & Location

Primary Location: Hope Discovery ABA Services, Zeeland, Michigan

Center Operating Hours

• Monday and Thursday: 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Full-time positions offer up to 40 hours per week, with scheduling based on client and operational needs.

Some positions include providing services in clients' homes or community settings, requiring local travel.

About Hope Discovery ABA Services

At Hope Discovery, we're committed to providing individualized, evidence-based ABA services that help children develop meaningful skills and reach their fullest potential.

Our approach emphasizes play-based learning, collaboration, compassionate care, and meaningful outcomes for the children and families we serve.

Where every child is seen, supported, and celebrated as they grow.

Join Our Team

If you're compassionate, dependable, eager to learn, and excited to make a difference in the lives of children, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and grow with Hope Discovery ABA Services!

Hope Discovery ABA Services is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.

Pay: From $18.40 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person