Autism Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works • Costa Mesa, CA

7d • $21 - $28

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. Technicians teach communication, social, play, and everyday life skills while working closely with families, BCBAs, and supervisors in a supportive, growth-focused environment. The role involves providing in-home and community-based therapy, tracking client progress, implementing behavior support plans, and supporting client safety. It is part-time, expected to be 10–15 hours per week, with a minimum availability of three days and 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 PM. Technicians must travel reliably to client sessions and use an internet-capable smartphone or similar device to record session data. Compensation is $21–$28 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following: have completed at least 60 college credits, 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 for a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 PM.
• Have reliable transportation and be comfortable driving to client sessions.
• Have access to and the ability to use a smartphone or similar internet-capable device to capture client session data.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Be energetic and able to keep up with active children.
• Demonstrate patience and professionalism while working with children.
• Be able to remain active throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing.
• Be able to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when required by assigned cases.

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.
• 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 client 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 at affiliated universities for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral-level programs.

What This Job Offers

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