Autism Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works • Cypress, 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. The role focuses on teaching communication, social, play, and everyday life skills while working with families and a team of BCBAs, Supervisors, and Behavior Technicians. Services are provided in clients’ homes and communities, and the technician tracks client progress during sessions.

This is a part-time position expected to require 10–15 hours per week. Employees must be available at least three days per week for a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 PM to accommodate client and family schedules. The role requires reliable transportation and travel between assigned client locations, as well as access to an internet-connected smartphone or similar device for capturing session data.

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 and at least 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.
• Ability to remain active throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing.
• Ability to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases.
• Energy, patience, and professionalism when engaging with children and responding to challenging behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of recent experience in a role supporting children and/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, Qualified Mental Health Professional, Autism Advocate, Mental Health Advocate, After-School Program Staff, or Childcare Volunteer.
• 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 actively engage with children.
• Ensure client safety and respond calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete session documentation using electronic devices.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

Benefits

• Voluntary dental, vision, identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, chiropractic care, voluntary life insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs are available to part-time employees.
• Company-observed holidays are non-working days.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Discounted tuition for eligible employees enrolling in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral-level programs at affiliated universities.

What This Job Offers

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