Autism Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works • Costa Mesa, CA

15h • $21 - $28

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, you will help clients develop communication, social, play, and everyday life skills in home and community settings. The role involves implementing behavior support plans, engaging actively with children, monitoring and documenting client progress, and supporting client safety. This is a part-time position expected to average 10–15 hours per week, with a minimum availability of three days and 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 PM. Reliable transportation and travel between client sessions are required.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following: have completed at least 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 a minimum of 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 PM.
• Have reliable transportation and be comfortable driving to client sessions.
• Have access to and be able to use a smartphone or similar internet-connected device to capture client session data.
• Have strong communication skills and be fun, energetic, patient, and professional.
• Be able to sit on the floor, kneel, bend, crouch, stand, and frequently transition between floor and standing during sessions.
• Be able to lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases.
• Six months of recent experience in a relevant role supporting children or individuals with developmental disabilities is encouraged.
• Current or completed college coursework or a degree in a related field is encouraged.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of recent experience as a Behavior Technician, Registered Behavior Technician, 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, Qualified Mental Health Professional, Autism Advocate, Mental Health Advocate, After-School Program Staff, Childcare Volunteer, or in a similar role.
• 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.
• Actively engage children and implement behavior support plans.
• Ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete client session documentation using electronic devices.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $21.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Part-time employees can access voluntary 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.
• Tuition reductions for eligible programs at affiliated universities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed