Behavior Technician

Kyo is a leading provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, dedicated to empowering children with autism and their families to achieve meaningful outcomes. Since 2005, we have partnered with thousands of families across 12 states, delivering effective, convenient, and child-centric ABA therapy designed around each child's unique strengths, needs and goals. At Kyo, our mission is rooted in a commitment to making every moment count for the children and families we support.

As a Behavior Therapist (BT), you'll work 1-on-1 with clients in home, school, or community settings, using a play-based approach tailored to each child's unique interests. Join our team for robust mentorship, numerous opportunities for growth, and a flexible work environment—while making a meaningful impact every day

Pay Range: $ $25.00 DOE

$1500 Sign on Bonus available

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.

• 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.

• 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