About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Behavioral Health Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

• Work 1:1 with children (typically ages 2–7) in a clinical or center-based therapy environment using evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) approaches.
• Implement individualized therapeutic activities that build social, communication, self-care, and safety skills through play, movement, singing, and reading.
• Collect data and track progress on therapeutic goals; report observations and progress to supervisors and families.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging therapy space.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with team members, families, and supervisors to support coordinated care.

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What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Child Development, Sociology, or related field preferred but not required.
• A genuine interest in working with children, especially those with autism spectrum disorder and developmental needs.
• Previous childcare, paraprofessional, or mental health experience is a plus but not required — comprehensive paid training is provided.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to pass a background check.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and respectful teamwork.

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Pay & Schedule

• Starting pay range: $18.00 to $21.63 per hour (depending on experience and education).
• Part-time and full-time options available. Role is listed as part-time with flexible scheduling; no evenings or weekends required for most schedules.
• Typical schedules include:
  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
  • 4-day work week option (34 hours/week, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; days TBD)
• Paid training includes support for RBT certification.

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Benefits & Career Growth

• Paid training and supervision; employer covers RBT certification process.
• For employees working 30+ hours weekly: medical, dental, and vision insurance; HSA/FSA; retirement plan with employer match; paid time off (5 weeks annually based on a 40-hour week); paid holidays; and more.
• Additional programs: UKG Wallet (early access to earned wages), employee assistance plan, life and disability coverage options, pet insurance, student loan repayment contributions, and employee referral bonuses.
• Clear paths for career advancement, tuition discounts, and ongoing professional development.

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Why This Role Is a Good Fit

• No prior ABA experience required — full paid training and a supportive team environment make this a great entry-level opportunity.
• Meaningful, hands-on work helping children develop essential skills and reach milestones.
• Flexible schedules that support work-life balance and part-time options for varied availability.
• Employed by a confidential client focused on inclusive, community-centered behavioral healthcare services.

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Location

• This position is based in Saint Cloud, MN and is primarily center-based (in-person).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.