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To that end, our mission is twofold: to provide the best evidence-based, behavior analytic treatment to our children diagnosed with autism and related learning differences, and to offer a positive, collaborative, and dynamic work experience for our team. We are steadfastly committed to ongoing training and mentorship of our employees, always motivated to support the next generation of clinical leaders in our field and at FirstSteps. Our greatest reward is witnessing the rapid and joyful learning of our little ones and knowing that together, we are creating more happy days for the kids and families we serve.\nThe Behavior Technician Position (referred to as \"Instructors\" at FirstSteps)\nThere is nothing more rewarding than knowing you are making a difference in the life of a child. As a FirstSteps Behavior Technician:\nYou will have the great privilege of teaching our little ones diagnosed with autism meaningful skills including communication, socialization, self-care, and school readiness \nExperience first-hand a child’s first words, first friend, first shoe tie, and much more\nYou will work closely with and learn from teachers, parents, FirstSteps BCBAs, and behavioral health/ mental health specialists \nYou will become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with all initial credentialing fees paid by FirstSteps in conjunction with our paid training program\n*Want to hear straight from our RBTs about the job and their experiences? Check out our reel series ChatRBT and Day in the Life on IG @firststepsforkids\nFirstSteps on Diversity & Equity: \nWe believe that we have a responsibility and an opportunity to contribute to a kinder and more compassionate world by living our values of diversity and equity in all our daily operations. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our service delivery with our clients, in collaboration with families and communities, and in our organizational culture and practices with our wonderful Behavior Technicians and support staff. \nBehavior Technician Wage Info \nOur new team members receive a clinical wage starting at $23+ hour depending on experience and are eligible for multiple wage increases throughout the year. \nBehavior Technicians at FirstSteps access benefits including: \nExceptional training, on-going support, & career development opportunities \nHealth Insurance with generous employer contribution \nAccess to discounted dental and vision insurance \n401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match \nPaid time-off (PTO) & anniversary PTO awards \nCompensation for drive time, mileage, and data usage\nTuition discounts with our partner universities offering Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate degree programs\nEmployment Assistance Program\nEmployee referral bonus program\nOngoing team building and community events during and outside of work hours\nFun, team approach and work atmosphere \nTo APPLY for the Behavior Technician position, we ask that you: \nShare our Values & Mission: \nShow up with enthusiasm and dedication, knowing that your work is creating more life-long opportunities for our kids diagnosed with autism \nBelieve that our children (and all children) are wonderfully unique and capable of communicating what is important to them and achieving their goals \nHave some \"Kid\" Experience: \nWe look for \"kid people\" and related work, study, or volunteer experience demonstrating an interest in child development and commitment to the care and well-being of all children \nCompleted Education: \nCollege enrollment or degree strongly preferred \nWe will consider your application with proof of high school graduation and experience in psychology, behavioral health, child development, or mental health field\nGraduate students in ABA may apply as Behavior Technicians and be eligible to receive clinical training and supervision hours toward BACB requirements, based on performance, role alignment, availability, and program needs.\nHealth & Safety Requirements: \nChildhood vaccinations and non-reactive TB test \nReliable transportation \nAbility to lift 50 lbs, sit on floors and/or child-sized furniture, and quickly move from a seated position to running stance \nFor more information about FirstSteps for Kids, we encourage you to visit our website at www.firststepsforkids.com.","description_format":"text","description_chars":4436,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Health insurance","Retirement plans","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-12T20:41:56Z"}],"liveness":{"score":9,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.312,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":115,"expected_fill_days":32,"reasons":["conf:0","urgency","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T05:45:01Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":46000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/firststepsforkids-behavior-technician-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/firststepsforkids-behavior-technician-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-26T00:27:28Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":370,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4630,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-27T00:00:00Z"}}}