Behavior Technician

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services•Cathedral City, CA

2d•$20 - $27

About The Position

This role is an excellent entry point-or next step -for anyone interested in building a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). As a Behavior Technician, you'll work hands-on with children and their families to deliver personalized ABA programs that support growth and learning. Services may occur in the client's home or out in the community, depending on what the child needs. Most shifts run Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and scheduling can be adjusted to fit your availability. Compensation ranges from $20 to $27 per hour, based on your background and skill level. Applicants fluent in Spanish qualify for an enhanced pay rate. Behavior Technicians play a vital role in helping children build communication abilities, social skills, and independence within daily routines. You'll use research-supported teaching methods to help clients learn new behaviors while reducing those that interfere with safety or autonomy. Individuals who have studied psychology, education, social services, or similar areas are strongly encouraged to apply. To excel in this position, you'll need to be dependable, compassionate, and genuinely invested in helping clients make meaningful progress. In return, you'll receive competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work culture focused on personal and professional development. We are dedicated to the success of every Behavior Technician, offering paid initial training and ongoing learning opportunities. At Ad Astra, our mission is to foster a culture of guided independence, delivering an engaging client experience that builds meaningful skills and long-term outcomes for today, tomorrow, and beyond. Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Qualifications for this role include strong communication skills, teamwork ability, experience with the pediatric population.

Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
current driver's license
dependable transportation
active car insurance that includes the technician as an insured driver
negative TB test
ability to communicate clearly
ability to think creatively
maintain a professional demeanor
lifting up to 50 pounds
working collaboratively with other team members
strong communication skills
teamwork ability
experience with the pediatric population

Nice To Haves

Individuals who have studied psychology, education, social services, or similar areas

Responsibilities

helping children build communication abilities
helping children build social skills
helping children build independence within daily routines
use research-supported teaching methods to help clients learn new behaviors
reducing behaviors that interfere with safety or autonomy

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
sick leave
mileage reimbursement
drive time pay
Complimentary 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and professional development opportunities
Structured performance-based pay increases, including raises for consistent availability and RBT certification
$1/hour raise after maintaining consistent availability for 90 consecutive days
Additional $1/hour raise upon successfully earning RBT certification
Paid cancellations are provided for up to 2 hours of pay if a client cancels within 30 minutes or less of the scheduled start time and/or technician has already departed for the session
paid initial training
ongoing learning opportunities