Autism Behavior Technician

Behavioral Health Works • Cypress, CA

6h

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, technicians help clients build communication, social, play, and everyday life skills in a supportive, growth-focused environment. The role involves in-home and community-based sessions, tracking client progress, implementing behavior support plans, and maintaining client safety. Technicians must be available at least three days and 10 hours per week, including availability after 3 PM. Expected hours are part-time, 10–15 hours per week. Compensation is $21.00–$28.00 per hour, depending on experience.

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 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.
• Stay active throughout 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 when working with children.

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, DSP, 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 and document session data using an electronic device.
• Implement behavior support plans and ensure client safety, responding calmly and appropriately to challenging behaviors.
• Actively engage with children throughout therapy sessions.
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations.

Benefits

• Voluntary dental, vision, identity protection, pet insurance, legal services, chiropractic care, voluntary life insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs for part-time employees.
• Company-observed holidays as non-working days.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Flexible schedules.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Tuition reductions for eligible programs at partnered universities.

What This Job Offers

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