ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician
The ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician implements behavior management programs and applies ABA techniques to support children and teens with autism and developmental disabilities. This role involves monitoring client progress, maintaining confidentiality, and collaborating with treatment teams, offering meaningful work with strong training and career advancement opportunities in a flexible, supportive environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare (Applied Behavior Analysis / Autism Services).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring Behavior Technicians (ABA Therapist / Behavior Technician) to deliver high-quality, individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and teens with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, or developmental delays. You will work directly with clients in homes and community settings to implement treatment plans and support measurable progress.
- Implement behavior management programs and treatment plans
- Apply ABA techniques with an emphasis on prevention and positive behavior supports
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress against measurable goals
- Maintain confidentiality of client records and adhere to professional/ethical standards
- Attend and participate in treatment and behavior-management team meetings
- Communicate progress and concerns with supervising clinicians and families
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation (California notice): $20.00 – $28.00 per hour, depending on education and experience. Entry-level hires typically start between $20.00–$22.00 per hour. This posting includes the hourly range in compliance with California pay-transparency requirements.
Benefits for eligible employees (typically 30–32+ hours/week):
- Medical insurance (employer pays ~60%–82% of premiums)
- Dental insurance (employer pays ~60%–100% of premiums)
- Vision insurance (100% employer-paid)
- Accrued paid vacation (up to ~80 hours / ~2 weeks per year)
- 7 paid holidays
- Accrued sick leave
- 8 hours floating holiday per year
- SIMPLE IRA Plus retirement plan with 100% employer match up to 3% after 1 year
- Paid training and ongoing supervision
- Drive-time and mileage reimbursement (some limits may apply)
- Tuition discounts with partnered online universities (10–20%)
- First-time RBT certificants: $700 stipend and a $1/hr automatic pay increase (where applicable)
- Opportunities for promotion, mentorship, and career growth
- Flexible scheduling with ability to decline proposed cases
Schedule & Work Location
- Operating hours: Monday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–8:00 PM (session times based on employee and client availability)
- Available roles: Part-time (10+ hours/week) and Full-time (32+ hours/week) — opportunities to grow into full-time roles in select areas
- Travel: Behavior Technicians may be assigned to client locations within approximately a 15–20 mile radius of Paramount, CA depending on caseload needs
- Reliable transportation required
Skills & Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to adhere to ethical and professional standards
- Ability to provide evidence of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test
- Ability to pass FBI and DOJ Live Scan background checks (per California law)
- Consistent and reliable transportation
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field
- Experience working with individuals who have developmental or learning disabilities
- Experience implementing ABA interventions in 1:1 home and community settings
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential or interest in pursuing certification
Why Join Confidential Client
Confidential Client invests in training, ongoing support, and clear career paths. If you want to do meaningful work while feeling supported, heard, and valued, this role offers hands-on clinical experience, mentoring, and benefits for eligible employees. New hires receive paid training and practical support to grow into clinical roles.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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