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Behavior Technician

Confidential Client•Healthcare
Entry LevelPart-timeOn-Site$44,265
Palmdale, California
2 Days Ago

The Behavior Technician provides one-on-one, in-home support to children and teens with Autism or developmental disabilities by 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.

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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, an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services provider in the healthcare sector.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

As a Behavior Technician working with our confidential client, you will deliver 1:1 in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children and teens with autism or developmental disabilities under the supervision of a BCBA.

  • Implement individualized behavior intervention plans and skill-building programs
  • Collect, chart, and report session-level data accurately
  • Use positive-reinforcement strategies to teach communication, social, self-care, and adaptive skills
  • Support families by modeling strategies and providing coaching during sessions
  • Follow safety protocols and communicate progress and concerns to the supervising BCBA
  • Maintain timely documentation and participate in required training and supervision

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: Competitive — up to $28.00 per hour (based on experience and RBT certification)
  • Estimated annual compensation (for reference): $44,265 per year (estimated)
  • Mileage reimbursement for travel to client homes
  • Paid sick leave and access to medical, dental, and vision benefits for eligible team members
  • 401(k) for eligible employees
  • Paid training, ongoing supervision, and clear career development pathways

Qualifications (Required)

  • Bachelor’s degree in any field (required)
  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel to client homes in Palmdale, CA
  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Ability to pass background checks as required by client and state law
  • Compassion for working with children and families affected by autism

Preferred / Helpful

  • Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential (or willingness to obtain)
  • Prior experience working with children or in behavioral health (entry-level candidates with strong interest are welcome)
  • Strong data collection and written communication skills
  • Comfortable with flexible scheduling (afternoons, evenings, weekends)

Schedule & Location

  • Position type: Part-time (flexible afternoon, evening, and weekend availability)
  • Work location: In person — work is conducted in client homes (Palmdale, CA)
  • Employment may require travel within the local service area; mileage reimbursement provided

Why Join the Team

  • Make a measurable difference in children’s lives while gaining clinical experience in ABA
  • Entry-level training available — ideal if you are beginning a career in behavioral health
  • Clear supervision and pathways to professional growth (including support for RBT credentialing)

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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.

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