Autism Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works • Cypress, CA

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Works is seeking 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, the technician helps clients build communication, social, play, and everyday life skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment. Services are provided in clients’ homes and communities, and the role includes tracking client progress and documenting session data.

This is a part-time position expected to work 10–15 hours per week, with availability at least three days per week for a minimum of 10 hours and after 3 PM to accommodate client and family schedules. Technicians need reliable transportation to travel between assigned client locations and access to a smartphone or similar internet-connected device for session data. The work is active and may involve lifting or assisting children and equipment up to 50 pounds, depending on assigned cases. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of these qualifications: have completed a minimum of 60 college credits, have six months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities, or hold an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Be available at least three days per week for a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 PM.
• Have reliable transportation and be comfortable driving to client sessions.
• Have access to and the ability to use a smartphone or similar internet-connected device to capture client session data.
• Remain active during the workday, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing.
• Bring energy, patience, and professionalism when working with children and responding to challenging behaviors.
• Be able to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when required by assigned cases.

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, youth coach, preschool teacher, childcare provider, tutor, or similar.
• Currently pursuing or having completed college 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.
• Teach communication, social, play, and everyday life skills using ABA therapy.
• Track client progress during sessions.
• Implement behavior support plans and engage actively with children.
• Ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete session documentation using electronic devices.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.
• Maintain the availability needed to accommodate client and family scheduling needs.

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 partnered universities.

What This Job Offers

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