Entry-Level Behavior Technician

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center • Hawthorne, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center is hiring an entry-level Behavior Technician to provide in-home, one-on-one applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The role supports children in building communication, social, behavioral, play, self-help, and daily living skills and greater independence. Technicians use positive reinforcement and individualized teaching strategies, implement treatment plans developed by a BCBA, and help reduce challenging behaviors using evidence-based strategies.

Technicians collect session data, complete clinical documentation, collaborate with supervising clinicians, communicate professionally with families and caregivers, and attend training and team meetings. Typical sessions last 2–5 hours and serve children primarily ages 3–17. The schedule requires availability in the afternoon and evening, between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and at least 15 hours per week. Applicants must be willing to travel up to 25 miles from home for client sessions.

Asteri offers paid RBT and clinical training, ongoing clinical support and mentorship, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees upon request.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Afternoon and evening availability between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance and registration.
• Willingness to travel up to 25 miles from home for client sessions.
• Strong communication, professionalism, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable learning data collection and behavior intervention techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with children is a plus but not required.
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy in clients’ homes.
• Implement individualized treatment plans developed by a BCBA.
• Teach communication, social, play, self-help, and daily living skills.
• Help reduce challenging behaviors using positive, evidence-based strategies.
• Collect accurate session data and complete clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with supervising clinicians to support client progress.
• Communicate professionally with families and caregivers.
• Attend ongoing training and team meetings.

Benefits

• Paid RBT training
• Paid clinical training
• Paid mileage and drive time
• Cell phone allowance
• IRA retirement plan
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid sick time
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases
• Ongoing clinical support and mentorship
• Career advancement opportunities
• Professional development

What This Job Offers

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