ABA Therapist Behavior Technician for Children with Autism
Maricopa County, AZ - USA
Job Summary
Looking for a great organization to support your career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Join AZA Unitedan Arizona Top Workplacewinnerknown around the valley as a community-based organizationthat provides compassionate and life-changing carefor individuals with autism. We understand that it takes great people to provide great therapy as well as a wonderful work environment for our teammates. Thats why we prioritize staff support professional development career growth and having lots of fun. We learn together every day as we make a big difference in the lives of children and families. As a nonprofit organization we are in it for one reason only to help people in need. To see if this might be the right opportunity for you here are 5 signs that youre a fit for Team AZA.
About the Job
Our ABA Treatment Services team is growing and we are hiring! We offer ABA servicesin-home throughout the valley as well as in-clinic at our legendaryEast Valley Center in Mesaand state of the artWest Valley Center in Avondale.
We serve families in all areas of Maricopa County sopositions are available VALLEYWIDE!
We are currently hiring for part-time in-homeABA for compensation we offer some of the best pay rates among local ABA Therapy companies ranging from $21 to $27/hourdepending on your experience and qualifications.
About Our ABA Program
AZA Uniteds CEO and clinical Vice Presidents are all BCBAs which has made ABA treatment a central component of the organizations interdisciplinary care model that focuses on collaboration and child-centered learning. We have developed a unique Treatment Philosophy for Compassionate Care that guides our ABA service model along several key pillars including: Family Centered-Care Humble Collaboration and Improving Quality of Life. Click the link above to read the blog and learn all about it.
Career Development
The role of an ABA Therapist (also known as BehaviorTechnician) is an excellent way to launch or expand your career in the field of autism treatment. If you are not yet nationally certified our team will provide all the training and supervision you need to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). If you want to stay in the field of ABA therapy long-term we offer an in-house mentoring program and career path to becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
If you plan to explore other autism treatment fields in the future this experience will serve you well in many roles such as speech or occupational therapist psychologist counselor special education teacher etc. We have many other clinical servicesat AZA United that collaborate with our ABA team to provide interdisciplinary care for families so everyone is always learning and improving treatment quality for our families. Most of all we make sure ABA therapy is always lots of fun for kids and staff because theres nothing more rewarding than doing something you love!
Perks & Benefits
This is apart-time role.All Behavior Technicians (including part-time) are eligible for 401k matching paid sick time paid time off a robust employee assistance program (EAP) and full-time Behavior Technicians (30 hours/week) AZA United offers employee health benefits that begin on the first day of the month following one month of fulltime employment whichincludes health dental and vision insurance and ability to meet PFLS student loan forgiveness requirements. Additional benefits such as holiday pay disability insurance and life insuranceare included for full-time staff in our Clinic BT role.
One of the things Behavior Technicians tend to look for when evaluating different employers is training and professional development. This is an area where AZA United goes above and beyond. To begin every new Behavior Technician spends 2 weeks completing a hands-on paid training program at one of our ABA clinics. These centers are our models for ABA excellence and we want every ABA Therapist to have the opportunity to learn in that environment surrounded by peers and seasoned BCBAs. You will also get to know your teammates well even if you intend to work primarily in client homes because it is important to feel connected to your team. After that all Behavior Technicians participate in monthly professional development seminars hosted by our senior ABA staff members and all of that is paid time as well. Ultimately the feedback we most consistently receive from our Behavior Technicians is that they feel supported and mentored by our senior staff which comes in part from frequent supervision and oversight sessions with our BCBAs as well as hands-on training for each new client.
Required Qualifications
Before you apply for this job make sure you meet the following criteria:
Staff must be able to provide their own transportation. If providing in-home services you must have your own car and at least 3 years of driving experience.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and be at least 21years old.
Applicants must have at least 6 months of paid or unpaid work experience working with individuals with disabilities.
More About AZA United
For more than 15 years AZA United has been one of the states premier autism addition to ABA Therapy we also provide speech and occupational therapy diagnostic evaluations counseling and more.
In 2021 and 2023 AZA United was named aTop Arizona Workplacewinner because we provide a collaborative work environment focused on transparent communication teamwork and professional growth.
AZA United has the highest level of accreditation from the Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (BHCOE) which evaluates ABA therapy companies for best practices in treatment quality and staff support.
To learn more about AZA Unitedvisit our websiteor check out ourGlassdoor page. You can also check out this page: Why Work for AZA United
To learn more about why great people choose to work atAZA United please visit: to get started Join our team and change some yours!
Autism knows no race religion gender or identity. We need and value diversity and inclusion in our workforce in order to fully support our families. AZA United welcomes applicants of any race age religion gender identity or any other aspect which makes you unique.
Clink the link to see why BTs join AZA United:
Click the link to learn more about Life as an AZA United BT:Arizona Autism United (AZA United) complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact our Human Resources department.
Email: Main Office Phone Number: (Please ask for Human Resources.)
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Arizona Autism United is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping as many families as possible with individualized support. Learn how our team can help now