Behavior Technician

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services • Bakersfield, CA

18h • $20 - $26

About The Position

This position is an excellent entry point or growth opportunity for individuals pursuing a future in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). As a Behavior Technician, you will work directly with children and their families to carry out personalized ABA treatment plans designed to support skill development and positive behavior change. Services are delivered in clients' homes or community environments, depending on each child's goals. Most sessions occur Monday through Friday between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with scheduling options available based on your availability. Compensation ranges from $20 to $26 per hour, determined by experience and credentials. Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates may qualify for increased pay. Behavior Technicians are instrumental in supporting children as they strengthen communication, social engagement, and daily living skills. You will apply evidence-based behavioral strategies to teach new skills and decrease behaviors that may limit safety or independence. Candidates with academic backgrounds in psychology, education, human services, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Success in this role requires consistency, empathy, professionalism, and a sincere commitment to helping children achieve measurable progress. In exchange, we offer competitive wages, flexible scheduling options, and a positive environment that supports ongoing professional development. We are dedicated to the success of every Behavior Technician, offering paid initial training and ongoing learning opportunities. At Ad Astra, our mission is to foster a culture of guided independence, delivering an engaging client experience that builds meaningful skills and long-term outcomes for today, tomorrow, and beyond. Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Qualifications for this role include strong communication skills, teamwork ability, experience with the pediatric population.

Requirements

• high school diploma (or equivalent)
• valid driver's license
• dependable transportation
• active auto insurance listing the employee as a covered driver
• current negative TB test
• strong communication skills
• problem-solving ability
• creativity
• professionalism
• teamwork ability
• experience with the pediatric population

Nice To Haves

• academic backgrounds in psychology, education, human services, or related disciplines
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking

Responsibilities

• strengthen communication
• social engagement
• daily living skills
• apply evidence-based behavioral strategies to teach new skills
• decrease behaviors that may limit safety or independence

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• sick leave
• mileage reimbursement
• drive time pay
• Complimentary 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and professional development opportunities
• Structured performance-based pay increases, including raises for consistent availability and RBT certification
• $1/hour raise after maintaining consistent availability for 90 consecutive days
• Additional $1/hour raise upon successfully earning RBT certification
• Paid cancellations are provided for up to 2 hours of pay if a client cancels within 30 minutes or less of the scheduled start time and/or technician has already departed for the session

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED