Behavior Technician-Bilingual Spanish Required

360 Behavioral Health • Santa Maria, CA

17d • $20 - $23

About The Position

360 Behavioral Health is hiring a bilingual Spanish Behavior Technician, also described as an Empowerment Specialist, to support children and teens with autism and other developmental disabilities. The role involves delivering individualized applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy under BCBA supervision, helping clients develop skills, reduce challenging behaviors, and improve quality of life. The position begins part-time, with a stated minimum of 15–20 hours per week and at least 15 scheduled therapy hours weekly. There may be an opportunity to expand to full-time hours depending on center needs and the employee’s availability.

The schedule is Monday through Friday between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The organization targets Santa Maria, Guadalupe, Nipomo, and Orcutt, and aims to match employees with clients near their homes. Mileage reimbursement is offered when a client is more than 20 miles away, as well as reimbursement for mileage and phone expenses. Compensation is $20–$23 per hour based on experience and education, with additional pay incentives for weekend shifts and company-observed holidays.

The employer offers paid training, structured career pathways, a consistent schedule, center activities and team events, and a collaborative culture. 360 Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids, services, and policy modifications to support equal access.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual Spanish required.
• Reliable transportation.
• A genuine passion for helping children and teens grow.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children and teens with autism and other developmental disabilities, including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, ADHD, and OCD.
• Implement individualized ABA treatment plans under BCBA supervision to teach skills, reduce challenging behaviors, and improve clients’ quality of life.
• Commit to at least 15 scheduled therapy hours per week to support consistent client progress.
• Collect and record data to measure progress and guide next steps.
• Use structured activities and interactive approaches to foster clients’ learning and growth.
• Collaborate with supervisors, families, and colleagues to achieve positive outcomes.
• Follow HIPAA requirements, mandated reporting obligations, and company policies.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Structured career pathways and opportunities for professional growth and leadership.
• Consistent schedule.
• Mileage reimbursement, including when a client is more than 20 miles away.
• Phone expense reimbursement.
• Additional $2 per hour for weekend shifts.
• Additional $5 per hour for company-observed holidays.

What This Job Offers

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