Behavior Technician
About The Position
Beyou Behavior Therapy is hiring a Behavior Technician (BT) Trainee to provide direct, one-on-one, play-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children under BCBA supervision. The role serves clients in Oakley, Brentwood, and Antioch, California, with services delivered in client homes, schools, community settings, or other designated locations based on client needs. It is an in-person, part-time position with a schedule that varies Monday through Friday according to client needs, assigned services, and available service hours. Candidates need consistent availability during the required service window and reliable transportation within the assigned service area. Trainees begin at a trainee pay rate for up to 40 days and transition to the RBT rate after certification; if certification is completed sooner, the increased rate begins upon certification. Employees are expected to obtain Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification within six months. Beyou covers the required coursework, training hours, and one examination attempt. The position offers hands-on experience and development in ABA, behavioral health, special education, communication and social skills development, behavioral data collection, and culturally responsive care, with clinical supervision and mentorship from BCBAs and other clinical professionals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 18 years old.
- Experience working with children through babysitting, tutoring, coaching, teaching, childcare, or similar activities.
- Compassion, patience, dependability, and eagerness to learn.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfort working in hands-on, people-centered environments.
- Willingness to accept feedback, training, and ongoing professional development.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of different children, families, and communities.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to commute within the assigned service area.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to pass a required background check.
- CPR certification or willingness to obtain it.
- Ability to complete required TB testing, physical examination, and vaccination documentation.
- Consistent availability during the required service window.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one, play-based ABA therapy.
- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans developed by a BCBA.
- Support children in developing communication, social, self-help, and other functional skills.
- Use evidence-based behavioral strategies during sessions.
- Collect and accurately record session data as required.
- Follow treatment protocols and clinical direction provided by the supervising BCBA.
- Maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
- Communicate observations and client progress to the supervising clinical team.
- Support positive relationships with children, caregivers, and clinical team members.
- Follow physical, safety, and client-specific requirements during service delivery.
- Participate in training, supervision, and professional development activities.
- Apply feedback and continuously improve clinical and professional skills.
- Maintain confidentiality and follow Beyou's professional and compliance requirements.
- Complete RBT certification requirements within six months of employment.
Benefits
- Paid RBT certification coursework.
- Paid required RBT training hours.
- One RBT examination attempt covered by Beyou.
- Health benefits for eligible employees.
- 401(k) options.
- Paid time off where applicable.
- Free professional development opportunities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Paid training, mentorship, clinical supervision, and ongoing learning opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
