Entry Level Autism Paraprofessional - Training Provided

Behavioral Health Works • East Los Angeles, CA

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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. Working with BCBAs, supervisors, and families, the Behavior Technician helps clients build communication, social, play, and everyday life skills in home and community settings. The role includes tracking client progress, implementing behavior support plans, maintaining client safety, and documenting sessions using an electronic device.

This part-time position is expected to involve 10–15 hours per week. Employees must be available at least three days per week for a minimum of 10 hours, including availability after 3 PM to accommodate clients and families. The role requires reliable transportation and travel between assigned client locations. The position is physically active and may require lifting or assisting children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, depending on assigned cases.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following: have completed a minimum of 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 for at least 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-enabled device to capture client session data.
• Be able to remain active during 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, as required by assigned cases.
• Bring energy, patience, and professionalism while working with children and responding to challenging behaviors.

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.
• Help ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete session documentation using an electronic device.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.
• Maintain professional, energetic, and patient engagement throughout therapy sessions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $23.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Voluntary benefits for part-time employees, including dental, vision, identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, chiropractic care, voluntary life insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs.
• Company-observed holidays as non-working days.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Discounted tuition at partnered 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