Elyria Behavior Technician
Sittercity
Cleveland, OH, United States
Cleveland, OH, United States
- Healthcare
- Volunteer
- Applied Behavioral Analysis
- ABA therapy
- behavior technician
The Elyria Behavior Technician provides therapy and support to children and teens with autism by applying principles of Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). They work under the guidance of Board Certified Behavioral Analysts to teach communication, social, self-help, and play skills while ensuring client safety and accurately recording treatment data. This role requires physical engagement during sessions and prior experience working with children or in ABA-related environments.
Start a fulfilling journey at ALP, supporting children and teens with autism.
Responsibilities:
- Learn directly from Board Certified Behavioral Analysts how to provide therapy to children and families in need of support
- Teach communication skills, social skills, self-help skills, and play skills through Applied Behavioral Analysis principles
- Maintain active participation for the length of the session by engaging in play and keeping up with the energy of the child, which may include squatting down, bending over and playing on the floor
- Accurately record treatment data on the child’s program goals
- Engage in and ensure client safety
Qualifications:
- You have a High School Diploma or GED completed.
- You have at least 6 months of paid working experience with children, have been in a volunteer program with kids, or have ABA experience.




