Job Description

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: $21.00-$24.50 DOE

$1500 Sign-On-Bonus for all Full-Time Hires!

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 robust mentorship to grow & excel.
• Paid ABA Training: Attend our Behavior Therapist Academy with paid coursework.
• Company-Paid Credentials: We cover your RBT credentials or state licenses (i.e. RBAI, CBT).
• Professional Development & Training: Acquire skills that open doors across healthcare and beyond.
• Employee rewards: Enjoy referral bonuses, performance incentives, and more.
• Mileage Reimbursement: Get paid for drive time between clinical sessions.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access support and wellness resources whenever needed.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, vision, dental and life insurance benefits for staff working 30+ hours/week, plus 401k benefits for all.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Supervision Hours: Get support for tuition (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):

• 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. 
• Support clients and their families in achieving individualized and meaningful outcomes (for ex: learning to communicate their wants & needs, independently dressing themselves, or using coping strategies in place of challenging behaviors).
• Utilize safe & appropriate behavior management strategies when interacting with clients, some of whom may engage in physically challenging behavior(s).
• Utilize company-provided iPad for onsite data collection, and to report progress regarding client behavior with a high level of accuracy, consistency, and organization.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully and openly with all team members, clients, and clients' parents/caregivers.
• Participate in team meetings and employee trainings.
• Provide accurate and consistent availability and communicate any upcoming changes.
• Comply with all company policies, including mandatory reporting of child health & safety concerns as described in the company's 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 ABA licensure, if needed.
• 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 and Physical Abilities: Must be able to walk, stand, squat, crouch, bend, stoop, sit on the ground, and quickly stand up from the ground or floor for extended periods.
• Manual Dexterity: Must possess the manual dexterity to enter data regularly into a computer, tablet, or phone.
• Visual Abilities: Requires close, distance, and peripheral vision, as well as the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to read and comprehend written communication from various electronic and paper sources.
• Auditory Abilities: Requires the ability to perceive sounds at normal to below-normal speaking levels (with or without correction) and to discern details and spatial cues in sound, including in noisy environments.
• Verbal Communication: Must be able to speak clearly to be easily understood and to receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Behavioral Intervention: If necessary as part of a Behavior Intervention Plan, must be willing and able to utilize safe and appropriate procedures involving quick body movements.

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

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