Behavior Technician (ABA Services)
Job Description
Job Description
Orchard Learning & Behavior Services | Wildwood, MO and Chesterfield, MO
Join Our ABA Team as a Behavior Technician
Are you passionate about helping children grow, learn, and succeed? Orchard Learning & Behavior Services is hiring Behavior Technicians to support children with autism through individualized, evidence-based ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy.
Why Work at Orchard?
Our mission is to build meaningful skills and independence for individuals with autism and social-emotional challenges. We invest in our staff through training, supervision, and opportunities for advancement.
Role Responsibilities
- Provide direct ABA therapy in 1:1 and small group formats
- Use reinforcement, prompting, and other ABA strategies
- Track and document client progress through data collection
- Collaborate with Behavior Analysts, families, and team members
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
- Follow ethical guidelines and ensure client safety at all times
Schedule & Pay
- $17-$20 per hour, depending on experience
- Regular weekday hours: 8:15 AM-3:45 PM
- Performance evaluations conducted three times per year
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience with children or developmental disabilities preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to remain professional, flexible, and receptive to feedback
- Focused and swift to be able to play with and support kids
- Must be at least 18 years old with reliable transportation
Employee Benefits
Paid training, paid lunch break, generous PTO package including federal holidays, paid breaks and personal days (totaling over 6 weeks off a year), health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) matching, parental leave, license reimbursement, referral bonuses, and professional growth opportunities.
Location: Wildwood, MO and Chesterfield, MO