Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works • San Diego, 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. In a supportive, growth-focused environment, Behavior Technicians work with families and collaborate with BCBAs and Supervisors to help clients build communication, social, play, and everyday life skills.

The role involves providing in-home and community-based therapy, tracking client progress, implementing behavior support plans, engaging actively with children, and maintaining client safety. The position requires reliable travel between assigned client locations and completion of session documentation using an electronic device. The expected schedule is part-time, 10–15 hours per week, with availability at least three days per week for a minimum of 10 hours weekly and after 3 PM to meet client and family scheduling needs. Compensation is $23.00–$29.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following qualifications: at least 60 completed college credits, six months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities, or an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Be available at least three days per week for 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 internet-connected device to capture client session data.
• Remain 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 when working 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, DSP, 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 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 by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete session documentation using an electronic device.
• 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 for part-time employees.
• Company-observed holidays as non-working days.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Discounted tuition for eligible employees at partnered universities, including National University, California Southern University, Vanguard University, Capella University, Purdue Global, and William James University.

What This Job Offers

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