Behavioral Technication- Paraprofessional

Atlas Home Health • Vacaville, CA

17d • $24 - $28

About The Position

Atlas Home Health is launching an Intensive Behavioral Support program with North Bay Regional Center. The Behavior Technician–Paraprofessional provides one-on-one support to children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, helping them stay safe, build skills, and participate in daily life at home and in their communities. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) trains and supervises the technician in the field.

This role involves supporting clients whose behaviors may put themselves or others at risk. Technicians may encounter hitting, kicking, biting, scratching, self-injury, property damage, yelling, or threats. Each client has a written behavior support plan, and the technician is trained on the plan before starting. BCBA supervision is provided as recommended in the plan, and office on-call support is available 24/7.

The position is approximately 25 hours per week, typically five hours per day, five days per week. Assignment times may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays according to client needs. Work is primarily in the North Bay, including Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties. The role is physical and may require sitting on the floor, kneeling, moving quickly, and lifting or carrying supplies, equipment, or a young child as directed by the client’s plan.

Requirements

• At least 6 months of paid or volunteer experience working with people with developmental disabilities, such as in a school aide, group home, respite, camp, or caregiving setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent. An associate degree in a human services field or a behavior-related certification also qualifies.
• Patience, consistency, and respect for the people supported.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Valid CPR/first aid training.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting challenging or high-intensity behavior.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Follow each client’s behavior support plan during everyday routines at home and in the community.
• Teach communication, coping, safety, and daily-living skills.
• Use positive, approved strategies to prevent and calm difficult moments.
• Track behavior and progress data and write clear session notes on a tablet or phone.
• Keep the BCBA and the family informed about observations.

Benefits

• Sick time.
• 401(k) matching.
• Training and development.
• Company parties.
• Paid training of about 40 hours before the first solo session, including crisis-prevention training.
• Ongoing hands-on supervision and coaching from a BCBA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED