Job Description

Pay: $30–$32/hour, depending on experience and education

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:15 a.m.–2:10 p.m.; Friday, 7:15 a.m.–12:40 p.m.

Setting: School-based assignments; travel between assigned sites is required

Help students with disabilities build communication, independence, and daily living skills during the school day. At Patterns Behavioral Services, you’ll provide one-to-one support under clinical supervision and work alongside school and clinical teams.

What you’ll do

• Follow individualized behavior plans while supporting students at school.
• Record accurate data on student progress.
• Support communication using tools such as AAC, PECS, or ASL when included in a student’s plan.
• Help students practice daily living and self-care skills as assigned.
• Respond to challenging behavior using the strategies in each student’s plan.
• Communicate with clinical staff, school staff, and families as appropriate.

What you’ll need

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children, whether personal or professional.
• A valid Washington driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation for travel between assigned sites.
• The ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assist students with the physical parts of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

A Washington Certified Behavior Technician (CBT) credential, national RBT certification, or experience in ABA, special education, or direct support is preferred. A Washington CBT credential is required for assignments that call for one.

What Patterns offers

• Paid, person-centered and trauma-informed training.
• Support toward national RBT certification.
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement for eligible work travel.
• Employee Assistance Program and professional development support.
• University tuition discounts.
• A $250 employee referral bonus, subject to program terms.

Interested in supporting students during the school day? Apply to join Patterns Behavioral Services.

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Requirements

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• 401(k)
• Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Flexible Schedules

Patterns offers career development for employees through internal training and mentorship with experienced clinical leaders. The established career path advances employees based on performance, formal training, and higher education degrees. Upon the successful passing of the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification exam from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), a promotion with a pay increase is guaranteed following HR receiving proof of certification.

The team you will be working with:

At Patterns we build a nationwide community of compassionate individuals for one purpose; to serve others selflessly. Children and adults with behavioral needs deserve empathetic and functional ABA support from dedicated professionals. Established in 2012, Patterns is a company that provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy services in a variety of settings, uniquely designed to the family’s needs, and includes services in clinics, homes, schools, and community-based settings. Services include but are not limited to, one-to-one direct therapy, parent/caregiver training, supervision, safety care training, employee education, and IEP/ School support. Together, we are Patterns, a team like no other.

We aim to be different. Service and Integrity of our clients is our utmost concern and priority. We maintain a culture of relentless optimism as we do what we've been called to do.