What We Offer

Competitive Pay: starting pay $18.00/hr, based on experience and qualifications. Role includes paid training, equal pay for administrative time, and access to our full range of employee benefits.

Perks and Benefits

  • Work-Life Balance: Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends or evening hours.
  • Flex Time Off: 20 days of FTO in your first year to use as you see fit
  • Career Growth: A clinical career path from Behavior Technician to Clinician Apprentice and beyond.
  • Professional Development: Paid RBT training and credentialing to advance your expertise.
  • Engaging Work: Hands-on, 1:1 pediatric therapy focused on fostering positive behavior, communication skills, and life skills.
  • Role includes paid training, equal pay for administrative time, and access to our full range of employee benefits.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking team members who are motivated, empathetic, and resilient. Ideal candidates will bring:

  • Strong observational skills: Able to notice subtle changes in behavior and respond appropriately
  • Emotional composure: Calm, collected, and professional—even in high-energy situations
  • Adaptability: Creative and flexible when problem-solving and adjusting to client needs
  • Positive mindset: Celebrates progress and sees challenges as opportunities to learn and grow
  • Excellent interpersonal skills: Comfortable connecting with children and families and working collaboratively with colleagues

If you’re excited to support meaningful progress in the lives of others, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to clients, focusing on language, social, and daily living skill development.
  • Implement individualized treatment and behavior support plans under the guidance of a BCBA.
  • Actively engage with clients during sessions to create a fun, motivating learning environment
  • Accurately track client progress using provided tools and share updates with supervisors
  • Participate in team meetings and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care
  • Support caregivers by modeling strategies that reinforce client progress outside of sessions
  • Full-time availability requirement: Monday–Friday, between 7:45am and 6:00pm. Employees must be available during this time frame; however, scheduled hours may vary and do not necessarily cover the entire block each day.
  • Part-time availability requirement: Monday–Friday, as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred but not required).
  • Commitment to obtaining RBT certification (we cover all costs).
  • Reliable transportation to and from clinic locations.
  • Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and engage actively with clients.
  • Ability to pass a clear background check.
  • Pre-Employment Requirement: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including a tuberculosis (TB) screening.

Why Join Us?

At Project Hope Foundation, you’ll join a dedicated team of professionals committed to creating brighter futures for individuals with autism. With a focus on collaboration, growth, and compassion, we offer an environment where you can make a tangible impact while advancing your career.

Apply Today!

Apply now to take the first step toward a rewarding career. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum!

Bethany Welborn-Ruhl

Vice President of Therapy & Education

Bethany joined the Project Hope family in June 2013. She has been working with individuals with autism since 2003 when she began working as a line therapist with a 2-year old boy. Since then, she has worked as line therapist, senior therapist, coordinator, and classroom teacher at several organizations, including Mariposa School for Children with Autism, the Early Autism Project, and Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Bethany enjoys working with a variety of learners on the autism spectrum. Her favorite part of her work is celebrating with the treatment team as clients master skills that make a meaningful difference in their lives and the lives of their families!

Hailing from western North Carolina, Bethany graduated with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and psychology from Wake Forest University in 2006. In January 2011, she completed the required coursework at Florida Institute of Technology and became a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. Two years later, Bethany received her master’s degree in Special Education from Georgia State University, as well as her Board Certification in Behavior Analysis.

In her free time, Bethany enjoys spending time with her loved ones, crafting, and going to the movies.