Autism Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works • Orange, CA

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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, the technician teaches communication, social, play, and everyday life skills, tracks client progress, and helps children build skills in a supportive environment.

The position provides in-home and community-based therapy. Employees must be available at least three days and 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 PM to accommodate client and family schedules. Expected hours are part-time, 10–15 hours per week. Reliable transportation is required to travel between assigned client locations, and session documentation is completed using a smartphone or similar internet-connected device.

Requirements

• Have completed at least 60 college credits, or 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 and at least 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 PM.
• Have reliable transportation and be comfortable driving to client sessions.
• Have access to and be able to use a smartphone or similar device with internet service to capture client session data.
• Stay active throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing.
• Lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when required by assigned cases.
• Bring energy, patience, and professionalism to work with children.

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 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 to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• 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.
• Help ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete session documentation using electronic devices.
• Travel 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 eligible programs at affiliated universities.

What This Job Offers

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