Behavior Technician – Desert Hot Springs

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center • Palm Springs, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center is seeking dedicated Behavior Technicians to provide individualized, evidence-based support to children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities. Behavior Technicians deliver one-on-one ABA therapy in clients’ homes, helping clients build communication, social, play, self-help, independence, and daily living skills through positive reinforcement, structured teaching, and play-based learning. Treatment is tailored to each client’s strengths, needs, and developmental goals.

The role involves implementing individualized treatment plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), collecting session data, completing clinical documentation, and collaborating with BCBAs and other clinical team members. Technicians also communicate professionally with parents and caregivers and participate in training and team meetings.

The position serves areas including Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Cathedral City, La Quinta, Coachella, Thermal, and surrounding communities. Clients are primarily ages 3–17. The schedule requires at least 15 hours of availability per week, Monday through Friday, between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Sessions typically last 2–5 hours. Travel of up to 25 miles from home for client sessions is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum availability of 15 hours per week.
• Afternoon/evening availability between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and vehicle registration.
• Willingness to travel up to 25 miles from home for client sessions.
• Dependable, professional, and organized.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable learning behavior intervention and data collection techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children is a plus, but not required.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy in clients’ homes.
• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by a BCBA.
• Teach communication, social, play, self-help, and daily living skills.
• Use positive, evidence-based strategies to support behavior change.
• Collect session data and complete required clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with BCBAs and other clinical team members.
• Communicate professionally with parents and caregivers.
• Participate in ongoing training and team meetings.

Benefits

• Paid RBT training.
• Paid clinical training.
• Ongoing BCBA supervision and mentorship.
• Paid mileage and drive time.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid sick time.
• IRA retirement plan.
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive clinical leadership.

What This Job Offers

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