Behavior Technician
Montclair, CA • Long Beach, CA • Los Angeles, CA • South Bay, CA • Orange County, CA
18 – 26 per hour
At Behavior And Education (BAE), people come first. We create authentic relationships that are rich in reinforcement to bring out the best in each other as we learn and grow together. We value lessons learned over errors made, and we are on a mission of continuous improvement to better the lives of those in our care.
About the Job
Entry-level through senior-level ABA professionals are encouraged to apply. BAE’s comprehensive paid training program allows new team members to become certified as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and certified in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI). Supervising behavior analysts provide ongoing support and professional development as our behavior technicians advance through experience levels along their BAE career journey.
We invite you to join our diverse team of talented professionals and use the science of applied behavior analysis to make a positive difference.
Behavior Technician Responsibilities
- Understand and apply the foundational techniques of applied behavior analysis
- Use clinical judgment throughout session to adjust techniques for best learning outcomes
- Offer parent training in a helpful and nonjudgmental partnership with caregivers
- Choose approaches that are respectful, age appropriate, and motivating
- Use a compassionate manner to de-escalate and diffuse, and get back to learning
- Prioritize functional communication and developing replacement behaviors
- Implement goals and collect data with fidelity
- Communicate frequently and proactively with team members
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, child development, education, or another related field
- Experience working with individuals of various ages and abilities
- Must be comfortable driving at least a 10 mile radius
- Ability to move quickly and engage in physical interventions when needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced behavior technician positions require prior ABA experience with neurodiverse individuals, including autism spectrum
- Bilingual (especially Spanish) skills
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate based on education and experience
- Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (after 60 days of full-time employment)
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Accrued paid time off (PTO and sick time)
- Travel
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid drive time between appointments
- Rerouted or paid for same-day canceled sessions.
- Training & Certification
- Paid trainings upon hire and throughout employment
- RBT training and certification reimbursement
- Supervised fieldwork models and BCBA involvement
- Professional Growth
- Systematic professional career progression
- Tuition discount partnerships
- Professional development assistance
- Discounts through Great Work Perks ranging from groceries, dining, travel, retail shopping, auto services, theme parks, movie tickets and more!
About BAE
BAE is proud to be accredited since 2017 by the behavioral health center of excellence (BHCOE). In an independent satisfaction survey conducted by the BHCOE, 92% of BAE staff say that BAE operates in a socially responsible manner, and 86% of BAE staff feel that the organization is dedicated to their professional development.
ABA therapy is an effective approach to behavior change and skill development. Our clients learn meaningful skills through fun and motivating teaching interactions. In a recent independent survey sent to our clients, 90% of BAE clients indicated the quality of their family’s life has improved since their child began services with BAE.
Make a positive change in your life and the lives of others!