Child Development Specialist – ABA Therapy
About The Position
Asteri Behavioral Treatment Center is hiring a Behavior Technician to provide in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism and other developmental disabilities in Lynwood, California. Behavior Technicians work one-on-one with children to build skills that support independence at home and in the community, including communication, social interaction, play, coping, self-help, and daily living skills. They use positive reinforcement and individualized strategies to help children navigate challenging behaviors. The role includes implementing treatment plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), collecting session data, completing clinical documentation, collaborating with supervising clinicians, communicating with families and caregivers, and attending training and team meetings. Sessions typically last 2–5 hours and serve children primarily ages 3–17. Scheduling is flexible, with afternoon and evening availability between 1:00 PM and 8:00 PM and a minimum availability requirement of 15 hours per week. The position involves travel to clients’ homes, up to 25 miles from the employee’s home. The employer offers paid RBT and clinical training, mileage and drive-time pay, a cell phone allowance, an IRA retirement plan, paid sick time, flexible scheduling, performance reviews and merit increases, ongoing clinical support and mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Experience working with children is helpful but not required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Available at least 15 hours per week.
- Afternoon/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.
- Comfort 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
