Behavior Technician San Jose

Silicon Valley ABA & Consulting • San jose, CA

3d • $21 - $25

About The Position

We are Silicon Valley ABA (SVABA), a dedicated agency providing high-quality, individualized support to children and young adults with autism. Our team works directly in clients’ homes and in the community, helping them build communication, social, and daily-living skills through evidence-based behavioral strategies. If you’re passionate about making a real difference in someone’s life, this is a role where your work truly matters. No experience is necessary to apply, because on the job training is provided!

Requirements

• A compassionate, patient, and reliable person who enjoys working with children and young adults
• A quick learner, able to implement treatment plans developed by the BCBA
• An adaptable person able to get on the floor and play silly sensory games with young learners, but also able to act as a mentor to have adult-like conversations with learners who have more advanced programming
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn, ask questions, seek clarity, and demonstrate curiosity
• Ability to work independently in the home, school, and community settings
• At least a High school diploma required; some college or related experience preferred (18 years or older)
• Must pass background check
• Reliable transportation
• Frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting in order to observe, assess, and interact with infants/toddlers
• Frequent speaking and listening to clients, staff, and other professionals in meetings and on the phone
• Occasional walking to, bending to enter, sitting, and using upper and lower limbs to drive car to and from home visits and meetings
• Occasional sitting and maintaining close visual attention to write reports and work at the computer
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and loading/unloading toys and materials used in home visits

Nice To Haves

• some college or related experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Receive initial and regular, ongoing training and support
• Provide 1:1 behavioral support to individuals with autism in their home, school, or community environment
• Implement treatment plans designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®)
• Teach communication, social, and adaptive skills using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles
• Collect data and document session notes
• Collaborate with supervisors to ensure high-quality, consistent support
• Communicate professionally with families, other professionals, and team members

Benefits

• Paid training in Applied Behavior Analysis
• Ongoing supervision and professional development toward becoming an RBT, as well as supervision for those interested in the BCaBA® and BCBA paths
• Opportunities for career growth (RBT certification, BCBA pathway)
• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay based on experience and education
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation accrual for full-time employees
• 401K options
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement between locations

What This Job Offers

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