Behavior Technician

Overview

Gain rewarding experience with Wisconsin Early Autism Project (WEAP) — part of LEARN Behavioral. As a Behavior Technician at WEAP, you’ll help children with autism learn, grow, and build communication, socialization, and self-help skills through applied behavior analysis (ABA).

• Work with kids ages 18 months to 6 years with autism in their homes or in WEAP centers.
• Implement ABA-based therapy under supervision to help children reach individual goals.
• Engage in play-based activities that support learning and development.
• Maintain reliable transportation and consistent weekly schedule as required.
• Adhere to assigned shifts (Part-Time with Full-Time potential; schedule typically 8am–6pm CST, Monday–Friday, with possible weekends).

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (minimum education requirement).
• Daily access to reliable transportation.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Minimum age 18 on or before first day of employment.
• Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings.
• Earn starting pay at $17/hr and up based on ABA experience/training.

• Bi-lingual with English/Spanish fluency is a plus.
• Studies in psychology, education, special education, childcare, behavioral health, health science, or related field.
• Previous experience working with children (e.g., babysitter, nanny, tutor, teacher, coach, camp counselor, etc.).
• Interest in pursuing a career in behavior analysis, behavioral health, teaching, or related fields.
• Desire to create lasting, positive change for children and families.

• Full-time employees may earn up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days.
• Part-time employees are eligible for sick leave.

• Physical requirements vary by client assignment and may include pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 35 pounds; ability to sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run as needed.
• WEAP is part of LEARN Behavioral, delivering collaborative care to children with autism and special needs across multiple locations.
• WEAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For related careers in this field, roles include teacher, psychologist, behavior analyst, speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist, social worker, home health aide, teacher aide, child care worker, instructor, counselor, education assistant, home care worker, caregiver, and paraprofessional.