What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavior Technician position at Kennedy Care?
Job Title: Behavior Technician (BT)
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $ $23.00 per hour depending on Experience and Certifications
Location: In Person- Northville, MI and surrounding locations
Join the Dashi Rivers team of Superheros for Children and Families
Kennedy Care has been a trusted provider of compassionate, high-quality care services since 2003. Kennedy Care offers personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs, including nanny services, in-home care, and ABA therapy for children and adolescents with autism. Our mission centers on empowering individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve while pursuing personal and professional growth.
Dashi Rivers, a division of Kennedy Care, is hiring passionate individuals who want to be a true game changer as a Behavior technician. We are a leading ABA provider delivering warm, family centered care that supports children with Autism and their families. If you're looking for meaningful work where your heart, energy, and skills truly matter, this Behavior technician role may be your calling Apply now in under 60 seconds
As a Behavior technician, you will help bring ABA to life through fun, engaging, and evidence based sessions. ABA is a proven science that helps create meaningful behavior change, and our ABA programs are designed to support children with Autism in reaching their fullest potential. Whether you come from healthcare, education, or childcare, this Behavior technician opportunity allows you to grow while making a real difference through ABA services for children with Autism.
What You'll Do as a Behavior Technician
- Provide 1:1 ABA therapy to children diagnosed with Autism in center-based and in-home settings
- Work closely with a BCBA to implement individualized ABA treatment plans
- Collect accurate data to guide effective ABA outcomes
- Support children with Autism using compassionate, ethical, and research-based strategies
- Communicate proactively with families and clinical supervisors
Why Join Dashi Rivers
- Paid training provided, including full RBT training from start to finish
- We cover the cost of all RBT training and your first attempt at the RBT exam
- Clear career pathways beyond Behavior technician, including growth as an RBT and future advancement
- Mentorship, supervision, and support within a collaborative ABA culture
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- PTO accrual and referral bonuses
Training & Growth
- Entry-level ABA training (up to 80 hours) at no cost to you
- Ongoing education to support your journey as an RBT
- Hands-on experience delivering ABA to children with Autism
- Supportive leadership that invests in every Behavior technician
Schedule & Environment
- Varied weekday shifts with occasional Saturdays
- In-person role with consistent support and structure
- A mission-driven workplace where team members are valued
Kennedy Care is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the Kennedy Care family to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.
Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Reliable transportation
- RBT Certification (Preferred)
- Valid Michigan Drivers License (Required)
- Must pass a background check
- Experience working with children and/or background in Special Education, Psychology, Mental or Behavioral Health (preferred but not required)
- Energetic, empathetic, and passionate about working with children or adults with special needs
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and be involved in physical floor play including but not limited to bending and reaching
- Experienced RBTs MUST possess valid RBT credential number on the BACB website
Salary : $23