Early Childhood Behavior Technician

Finni Health

Ontario, OH

On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with experience in childcare or similar roles with a playful and compassionate approach will find this active, in-person ABA therapy role in Ontario, Ohio, suitable for mid-level professionals collaborating closely with BCBAs.

Best fit for

Individuals with hands-on child engagement experience and a naturally energetic personality
— “high-energy, playful, and compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide ABA therapy to children with autism”
Professionals comfortable with flexible scheduling and travel within a local territory
— “work inside client homes, visiting neighborhoods within the assigned territory”
Licensed Practical Nurses seeking to transition into autism therapy with training support
— “Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with a passion for working with children are also encouraged to apply”

Things to consider

RBT Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire, requiring time investment
— “Passing RBT Certification within 90 days of hire is required”
Reliable transportation is mandatory for both clinic and in-home work locations
— “have reliable transportation to travel to the clinic and/or client homes”
Background check is required before starting the role
— “this position requires a background check”

How to stand out

Emphasize creative teaching methods and specific child engagement successes in your resume
— “Use creative, high-movement methods to teach communication, social cues, and daily living skills”
Highlight experience with data collection and BCBA collaboration in interviews
— “Collect progress data and collaborate with supervising BCBAs”
Mention CPR certification or willingness to obtain it in application materials
— “Active CPR certification is preferred”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid Level

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

Helping children with autism meet their goals
Building trust with parents

Typical background

Experience working with childrenLicensed Practical Nurse

Skills & requirements

Required

ABA TherapyBehavioral InterventionChild DevelopmentCommunication SkillsData Collection

Preferred

RBT CertificationCPR Certification

Stack & domain

CommunicationLeadershipRBT CertificationHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Finni Health via Ashby

EARLY CHILDHOOD BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN – ONTARIO, OH
SparkJoy ABA, in partnership with Finni Health, is seeking high-energy, playful, and compassionate Behavior Technicians to provide ABA therapy to children with autism.
Location: Clinic and/or In-home (Ontario area)
Hours & Scheduling: Part-time and full-time options available
Why Join Us?
We’re a mission-driven, clinician-led company focused on ethical care and meaningful outcomes. If you are naturally outgoing and love to get on the floor, play, and celebrate every small victory with genuine enthusiasm, you’ll fit right in.
YOUR ROLE:
Be a Play-Maker: Work 1:1 with children in a clinic or in-home setting. You aren't just "monitoring"—you are actively playing, moving, and engaging a child to help them meet their goals.
Teach Through Action: Use creative, high-movement methods to teach communication, social cues, and daily living skills.
Data & Collaboration: Collect progress data and collaborate with supervising BCBAs to ensure the child is thriving.
Support Families: Build trust with parents through parent training and consistent, upbeat communication.
Work Environment: This role is active! You must feel comfortable working inside client homes, visiting neighborhoods within the assigned territory, and supporting clinic-based needs as required. Flexibility and a high-energy "can-do" attitude are highly valued.
WHAT YOU BRING:
The "Spark": You are energetic, patient, and comfortable being "silly" to engage a child.
Experience: Previous experience working with children (daycare, camp counselor, teaching, coaching, or similar) is required. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with a passion for working with children are also encouraged to apply!
Reliability: You must have reliable transportation to travel to the clinic and/or client homes in the Ontario area.
Commitment to Growth: Passing RBT Certification within 90 days of hire is required (we will help you study and cover the cost!).
Training: Proof of completion of a 40-hour Behavior Technician training course is preferred but not required to interview.
Active CPR certification is preferred.
JOB DETAILS:
Pay: $17–$22/hr
Benefits: PTO, professional development
Join a company that values people over profit. SparkJoy ABA is changing lives—one session at a time.
Apply today and spark joy in a child’s life.
To protect our clients and their families, this position requires a background check. Successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, with a final confirmation to start pending the satisfactory results of the screening.
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Source: Finni Health careers (Ashby)