Autism Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works • Orange, CA

16h • $21 - $28

About The Position

Behavioral Health Works is hiring Behavior Technicians/RBTs to provide personalized applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Working with BCBAs, Supervisors, and families, Behavior Technicians help clients develop communication, social, play, and everyday life skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment. Services are provided in clients’ homes and communities. This is a part-time position expected to involve 10–15 hours per week, with availability required at least three days per week for at least 10 hours total, including availability after 3 PM to accommodate client and family schedules. Employees must travel reliably to client sessions.

Requirements

• At least 60 completed college credits, or six months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities, or an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Availability at least three days per week for a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 PM.
• Reliable transportation and comfort driving to client sessions.
• Access to and ability to use a smartphone or similar internet-connected device capable of capturing client session data.
• Strong communication skills; an energetic approach and ability to keep up with active children.
• Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, bend, crouch, stand, and frequently transition between floor and standing during therapy sessions.
• Ability to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases.
• Patience and professionalism when engaging with children, implementing behavior support plans, and responding to challenging behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of recent experience in a role supporting children or individuals with developmental disabilities, such as Behavior Technician, RBT, Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Special Education Aide, Direct Support Professional, caregiver, respite worker, youth coach, preschool teacher, teacher’s assistant, childcare provider, nanny, babysitter, camp counselor, tutor, substitute teacher, behavioral health technician, interventionist, social services worker, foster care worker, QMHP, autism or mental health advocate, after-school program staff, or childcare volunteer.
• Currently pursuing or completed coursework or a degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based ABA therapy.
• Track client progress during sessions.
• Actively engage with children and implement behavior support plans.
• Ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete client session documentation using an electronic device.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $21.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Voluntary benefits for part-time employees, including dental, vision, identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, chiropractic care, voluntary life insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs.
• Company-observed holidays as non-working days.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Discounted tuition for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs at affiliated universities: National University, California Southern University, Vanguard University, Capella University, Purdue Global, and William James University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed