Behavior Technician - ABA / Autism
The Behavior Technician provides one-on-one in-home support to children and teens with Autism or developmental disabilities, implementing personalized behavior plans under BCBA supervision. This part-time role involves data collection, skill development, and family training, offering flexible scheduling and career growth opportunities within a compassionate and ethical care 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 & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
- Provide 1:1 in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) support to children and teens with autism or developmental disabilities under the direction of a BCBA.
- Implement individualized behavior intervention plans and therapy programs.
- Collect, record, and report accurate session data and progress notes.
- Teach and coach families and caregivers on strategies to support skill generalization.
- Maintain client confidentiality, adhere to safety protocols, and follow clinical guidance.
- Travel to client homes (mileage reimbursed) and manage a reliable schedule of afternoon, evening, or weekend sessions.
- Participate in training, supervision, and team meetings as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any field (required).
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and ability to travel to in-home client visits.
- Ability to work part-time hours, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
- Comfortable working with children and teens with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to pass background checks and required screenings.
Preferred / Helpful Qualifications
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification (may affect pay).
- Experience working in ABA, behavioral health, special education, or related fields.
- Strong observational and data-recording skills.
- Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages) are a plus but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: Up to $26 per hour (based on experience and RBT certification).
- Entry-level training provided — no prior ABA experience required.
- Mileage reimbursement for travel to client homes.
- Paid sick leave and access to medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits for eligible team members.
- Ongoing supervision, training, and clear pathways for career growth.
- Flexible scheduling options to support work–life balance.
Location & Schedule
- Job location: In-home assignments in San Gabriel, CA (part-time).
- Typical schedule: Afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts available.
- This role requires travel within the service area; mileage reimbursement included.
Other Hiring & Legal Notes
- Employment will be with Confidential Client; Careertakes is supporting the hiring process as a third-party recruiter.
- Confidential Client is an equal-opportunity employer and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations during the application and interview process.
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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