Behavior Technician

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services • Bakersfield, CA

12d • $20 - $26

About The Position

This role is a strong starting point or advancement opportunity for those interested in building a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). As a Behavior Technician, you will provide direct support to children and their families by implementing individualized ABA programs focused on skill acquisition and behavior improvement. Services take place in the client's home or within community settings, depending on treatment goals. Typical sessions are scheduled Monday through Friday between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with flexibility based on your availability. Hourly pay ranges from $20 to $26 , depending on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may be available for bilingual Spanish-speaking applicants. Behavior Technicians play a key role in helping children develop communication, social, and daily living skills. In this position, you will use evidence-based behavioral interventions to teach new skills and reduce behaviors that may impact safety or independence. Applicants with coursework or degrees in psychology, education, human services, or similar fields are strongly encouraged to apply. Being successful in this role requires reliability, compassion, professionalism, and a genuine desire to support meaningful progress in children's lives. In return, we provide competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a supportive workplace focused on professional growth. We are dedicated to the success of every Behavior Technician, offering paid initial training and ongoing learning opportunities. At Ad Astra, our mission is to foster a culture of guided independence, delivering an engaging client experience that builds meaningful skills and long-term outcomes for today, tomorrow, and beyond. Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Qualifications for this role include strong communication skills, teamwork ability, experience with the pediatric population.

Requirements

• high school diploma or equivalent
• valid driver's license
• reliable transportation
• active auto insurance listing them as a covered driver
• current negative TB test
• strong interpersonal communication
• problem-solving skills
• creativity
• professionalism
• lifting up to 50 pounds
• collaborating closely with a clinical team
• strong communication skills
• teamwork ability
• experience with the pediatric population

Nice To Haves

• coursework or degrees in psychology, education, human services, or similar fields
• bilingual Spanish-speaking

Responsibilities

• implementing individualized ABA programs focused on skill acquisition and behavior improvement
• teach new skills and reduce behaviors that may impact safety or independence

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• sick leave
• mileage reimbursement
• compensation for drive time
• Free 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and ongoing development opportunities
• Structured, performance-based pay increases, including raises tied to consistent availability and RBT certification
• $1/hour raise after maintaining consistent availability for 90 consecutive days
• Additional $1/hour raise upon successfully earning RBT certification
• Paid cancellations are provided for up to 2 hours of pay if a client cancels within 30 minutes or less of the scheduled start time and/or technician has already departed for the session

What This Job Offers

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