Autism Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works • Cypress, CA

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About The Position

Behavioral Health Works is seeking Behavior Technicians/RBTs to provide personalized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role involves teaching communication, social, play, and everyday life skills in home and community settings, working with families and a team of BCBAs and Supervisors, and tracking client progress. Candidates should be energetic, patient, and professional, and able to engage actively with children while supporting their safety and implementing behavior support plans.

This is a part-time position expected to average 10–15 hours per week. Employees must be available at least three days per week for a minimum of 10 hours weekly, including availability after 3 PM to accommodate client and family schedules. Reliable transportation is required for travel between assigned client locations. The position also requires access to a smartphone or similar internet-connected device for capturing session data.

Requirements

• Have at least 60 completed college credits, or six months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities, or an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Be available at least three days per week and 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 be able to use a smartphone or similar internet-connected device to capture client session data.
• Remain active during the day, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, crouching, standing, and frequently transitioning between floor and standing.
• Lift or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds when required by assigned cases.
• Bring energy, patience, and professionalism to work with children and respond appropriately 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.
• Actively engage with children and implement behavior support plans.
• Ensure client safety by responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Complete session documentation using an electronic device.
• 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.
• Discounted tuition for eligible employees at partnered universities, including National University, California Southern University, Vanguard University, Capella University, Purdue Global, and William James University.

What This Job Offers

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