Behavior Technician - Southfield Area
Job Overview
At Gateway Pediatric Therapy, we believe the little things make the biggest difference. Our mission is to provide top-tier treatment rooted in evidence-based ABA principles, celebrating everyday successes. We offer home and clinic-based ABA services for children with autism and work closely with families to meet each child’s unique needs in a supportive, team-driven environment.
If you are compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making an impact — we want to invest in you.
Why Gateway:
We invest in our Behavior Technicians with a structured career pathway designed for growth and advancement. Employees are eligible for promotions after 3 months of service into a Lead or Senior Behavior Technician paying up $24 an hour.
Benefits Include:
- Quarterly attendance bonus up to $2,000 annually
- Clear advancement opportunities
- Pay increases with promotions
- Evening shift premium after 4pm
- Ongoing training & mentorship
- Company recognition programs
- Gateway swag
- Clinical and administrative support so you can focus on therapy
Additional Company Benefits:
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee discounts on travel, electronics, food, and more!
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 treatment to individuals in need of behavioral therapy in a home or community setting
- Implement treatment goals under the supervision of a BCBA
- Provide adequate feedback regarding progress to supervisor
- Facilitate teaching of communication, self-help, social-skills, and other targeted treatment goals
- Track client progress and program data
- Understands and adheres to company’s policy and procedures
- Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all interactions and assignments
- Work independently while understanding the importance of constant communication and coordinating work efforts with management and staff
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma, plus a minimum of six months prior work/volunteer experience providing individual instructions, preferably in a health care environment
- Demonstrates effective and professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Able to work independently and part of a team
- Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Has reliable transportation and is able to travel to/from multiple assignments/locations on a daily basis
Additional Job Information
Day in the Life of a Behavioral Technician - https://youtu.be/ELWU82po8EM
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