What you can expect: Work with children with Autism one-on-one — we change lives! Teach skills and reduce problem behaviors using a plan developed by a BCBA supervisor. This is an entry-level position, and experience in Applied Behavior Analysis is not required. We provide excellent paid training and ongoing supervision. Job Type & Hourly Rate: This is a part-time, fun position working with children. Starting wage is $20–$23 per hour, with the opportunity to earn $20–$29 per hour after passing an additional Parent Consultation certification with our organization. What you will need to have: Availability to work at least 2 or more weekday afternoons, a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, a high school diploma or higher, and you must be 18 years or older. Vaccination is not required. Experience working with children is a plus. Why work with Acuity: We offer great pay and compensation for all levels of staff. Our flexible scheduling allows clients to be matched based on your availability, typically between 2 pm–8 pm Monday through Friday (some Saturdays/Sundays). Afternoon hours after 3 pm are perfect for college schedules. We provide a tax-free cell phone reimbursement on paychecks, paid mileage when traveling between clients, and paid drive time for hours spent traveling. Paid time off is accrued for sick pay. Our excellent training includes the 40-hour RBT training (certification not required) that meets BACB standards. We offer both video and in-person training, and supervisors will guide you on your first day with a child — you’re never left to start alone. We provide advancement opportunities and promote from within. Benefits include optional dental, vision, life, and accident plans for all employees, with health insurance plans available for those meeting full-time requirements. We offer amazing employee discounts to amusement parks, restaurants, movie theaters, spas, sporting events, and more, including Universal Studios, Knotts Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City, Hurricane Harbor, Sesame Place, Raging Waters, Legoland, SeaWorld, AMC and Regal Theaters, Boomers, whale watching tours, Sam’s Club, Costco, PetSmart, Better Help, Blue Apron, Postmates, Macy’s, Sketchers, Nike, and others. (These discounts are subject to availability and may change; we provide a company code to access them.) Acuity also hosts fun company-sponsored clubs and events. We use a simple electronic data collection system with easy-to-use timesheets. We offer educational reimbursement annually for Behavior Therapists working toward becoming a BCBA through approved coursework. If you’re in school to become a BCBA, our BCBAs will sign off on hours accrued toward certification, in accordance with our policies. We also have partnerships with multiple educational programs offering discounted tuition, including National University, CalSouthern University, and more.
What you will need to have: Availability to work at least 2 or more weekday afternoons. Must have a Driver's License and reliable transportation. Must have a High School Diploma or higher. Must be 18 years old or older. Vaccination is not required. Experience working with children is a plus.
Why work with Acuity: Great pay—there is great compensation for all levels of staff. Flexible scheduling is available, with clients seeking hours from 2 pm to 8 pm Monday through Friday (some Saturdays/Sundays); you provide your availability, and we provide cases in those times. Many clients are available for afterschool hours from 3 pm to 7 pm, which is great for college schedules. Cell phone reimbursement is provided on paychecks, tax-free, for a portion of cell phone bill usage per month. Paid mileage is offered when traveling between clients, and paid drive time is included for hours spent driving. Paid time off is accrued for sick pay. We provide excellent paid training, including the 40-hour RBT training. We do not require staff to become RBT certified, but we provide over 40 hours of training that meets the standards of the BACB (Behavior Analysis Certification Board). We support you through both video training and in-person training, so you are set up for success. Our supervisors guide you on your first day with a child—you are never left to “start up on your own.” There are promotional opportunities—we promote from within! All employees are offered benefits, including optional dental, vision, life, and accident plans. Full-time employees are offered health insurance plans if meeting full-time requirements. Acuity provides employee discounts to amusement parks, restaurants, movie theaters, spas, sporting events, merchandise, and much more—including Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City, Hurricane Harbor, Sesame Place, Raging Waters, Legoland, SeaWorld, AMC Movie Theaters, Regal Movie Theaters, Boomers, whale watching, tours, Sam’s Club, Costco, PetSmart, Better Help Online Therapy Platform, Blue Apron Meal Delivery, Postmates Food Delivery, sports events, concerts, theater events, Macy’s, Sketchers, Nike, and more. (These are subject to availability and may be modified over time. Management cannot guarantee all discounts will continue, as they are provided at the discretion of other companies. A company code is provided to new employees to access these discounts and many more.) Acuity Behavior Solutions also hosts company-sponsored clubs and events. We use electronic data collection with an easy-to-use timesheet and data system. Educational reimbursement is provided annually for Behavior Therapists working toward becoming a BCBA by taking behavior analytic coursework (see policy for details). If you are going to school to become a BCBA, Acuity Behavior Solutions BCBAs will sign off on the hours accrued by ABA therapists toward becoming a BCBA, as a BCBA trainee (see specific policies for details). Acuity also has partnerships with multiple educational programs providing discounted tuition, including National University, CalSouthern University, and more. Benefits include employee discount programs, education discount programs, employee events, flexible scheduling, a retirement plan, cell phone reimbursement, reimbursement of Livescan background check (after 6 months), tuition reimbursement (for future BCBAs), Aflac plans (for part-time or full-time staff), and dental, health, and vision insurance for full-time employees. Career preparation: Team members who begin as an ABA Therapist, Behavior Interventionist, or Behavior Therapist are trained and learn how to work with children using research-based behavior techniques. This job will prepare you for a variety of careers and can even help you become a better parent to your own children someday. Career progression ranges from a Behavior Interventionist or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), to Assistant Supervisor, Program Manager, or Parent Trainer, to a BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst). Behavior Therapists are eligible for our new and upcoming Parent Consultant Certification Program. We love to promote our team members!
