Behavior Technician

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services • Taft, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is a strong starting point or advancement opportunity for those interested in building a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). As a Behavior Technician, you will provide direct support to children and their families by implementing individualized ABA programs focused on skill acquisition and behavior improvement. Services take place in the client's home or within community settings, depending on treatment goals. Typical sessions are scheduled Monday through Friday between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with flexibility based on your availability. Hourly pay ranges from $20 to $26, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may be available for bilingual Spanish-speaking applicants.

Key Responsibilities
Behavior Technicians play a key role in helping children develop communication, social, and daily living skills. In this position, you will use evidence-based behavioral interventions to teach new skills and reduce behaviors that may impact safety or independence. Applicants with coursework or degrees in psychology, education, human services, or similar fields are strongly encouraged to apply. Being successful in this role requires reliability, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine desire to support meaningful progress in children's lives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Active auto insurance listing them as a covered driver
• Current negative TB test
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Creativity
• Professionalism
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to collaborate closely with a clinical team
• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork ability
• Experience with the pediatric population

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or degrees in psychology, education, human services, or similar fields

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children and their families by implementing individualized ABA programs focused on skill acquisition and behavior improvement.
• Use evidence-based behavioral interventions to teach new skills and reduce behaviors that may impact safety or independence.
• Help children develop communication, social, and daily living skills.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• Compensation for drive time
• Free 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Structured, performance-based pay increases
• Raises tied to consistent availability and RBT certification
• Paid cancellations 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

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