Behavior Technician

Kyo is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), an evidence-based therapy for individuals with autism. Kyo serves thousands of children and teens across nine states. Every day, we seek to achieve the unachievable for our clients.

As a Behavior Therapist (BT), you will work 1 on 1 with clients to implement our child-centric therapy model in home, school and/or community environments. In partnership with your clinical supervisor, you will incorporate each child’s unique interests into fun, play-based sessions. Join our team to receive personalized mentorship and professional growth opportunities while making a difference!

Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.50 DOE

WHY CHOOSE US? 

• Career with Purpose: Transform lives by helping children with autism achieve meaningful outcomes.
• Flexibility: Balance work and life on your own terms.
• 1:1 Mentorship: Receive individualized mentorship to grow & excel.
• Paid ABA Training: Attend our Behavior Therapist Academy with paid coursework.
• Company-Paid Credentials: We cover your credentials and/or state licenses (i.e. RBT, RBAI, CBT).
• Professional Development & Training: Acquire skills that open doors across healthcare and beyond.
• Kyo Climb: A performance-based rewards program just for BTs. Earn up to $1.50 additional per hour plus bonuses for attendance, cancellations, and more. Track your progress in our Care app and unlock rewards after just 90 days with Kyo. 
• Mileage Reimbursement: Get paid for drive time between clinical sessions.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, vision, dental and life insurance benefits for staff working 30+ hours/week; referral bonuses, 401k and EAP benefits for all.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Supervision Hours: Get support for tuition on BCBA coursework and a generous discount on Purdue Global coursework.
• Inclusive Company Culture: We celebrate diverse perspectives as a driver of superior results.

KYO'S BEHAVIOR THERAPISTS (aka BEHAVIOR TECHNICIANS):

• Direct ABA Therapy: Provide 1:1 play-based instruction to clients using techniques from the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), as directed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in home, school, and community settings.
• Client Goal Support: Support clients and their families in achieving individualized and meaningful outcomes (e.g., communication, independence, coping strategies).
• Behavior Management: Utilize safe and appropriate behavior management strategies, including with clients who may display physically challenging behaviors.
• Data Collection: Utilize company-provided iPad for onsite data collection and accurate, consistent reporting of client behavior.
• Professional Communication: Communicate clearly, respectfully, and openly with team members, clients, and caregivers.
• Team Engagement: Participate in team meetings and employee trainings.
• Scheduling Reliability: Provide accurate, consistent availability and promptly communicate changes.
• Policy Compliance: Comply with all company policies, including mandatory reporting of child health and safety concerns as outlined in the employee handbook.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Experience and Interest in Child Interaction: Prior experience, formal or informal, working with children. 
• Highly Preferred: Current student or recent graduate and/or experience in a related field within the last three years.
• Part-Time Availability: Minimum availability options include either three afternoons and two mornings, or five afternoons per week.
• Full-Time Availability: Available Monday through Friday, 8am-7pm (a maximum of 8 hours worked per day).
• Transportation: Reliable vehicle with valid in-state driver’s license and insurance (public transit permitted for certain San Francisco cases). Willing to drive up to 45 minutes between client locations.
• Education and Age: High school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years old.
• Background Check and Health Requirements: Ability to pass DOJ/FBI background check and TB test (if applicable).
• Certification: Willingness to obtain/maintain Registered Behavior Technician certification or applicable ABA licensure.
• Technology Skills: Experience using a tablet, with preferred familiarity in Apple iPad and Google Suite, and ability to navigate various online platforms.
• Commitment to Development: Willingness to engage in ongoing training for clinical, professional, ethical, and technological skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Mobility & Physical Engagement: Must have the ability to regularly walk, kneel, crawl, bend, crouch, stand up from the ground, and sit on the floor or in child-sized chairs for extended periods of time. Must also have the ability to lift and carry or otherwise move a pediatric population (up to 50 pounds). Occasionally may require running or otherwise moving quickly.
• Manual Dexterity: Must exhibit manual dexterity to regularly use and enter data into a computer, tablet, or phone.
• Vision Abilities: Requires close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means.
• Auditory Abilities: Requires the ability to perceive sounds at normal to below-normal speaking levels with or without correction, ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discrimination in sound. Must demonstrate spatial awareness of sounds and speech at a variety of volume levels, often in background noise.
• Speech & Communication: Must be able to speak in a manner that is easily understood and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Behavioral Intervention Responsiveness: If required by a Behavior Intervention Plan, must be willing and able to utilize safe and appropriate procedures, including quick body movements.

Apply today to meet with our Talent team and learn more!