Behavior Technician (BT)
Avalon, CA - USA
Job Summary
Are you passionate about helping children thrive and ready for a career where your work truly makes a difference Join Alongside ABA as a Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and be part of a team that transforms lives through compassionate evidence-based care.
As a Behavior Technician youll deliver one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism and related developmental differences. Under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) youll follow individualized treatment plans collect data and help build skills in communication social interaction and daily living.
Pay: $22 - $27 / hour (based on experience and education)
Work Environment: Must be open to school home and clinic settings
Schedule: Part-Time: Monday-Friday from 7am 4pm (Potential for full-time based on client/staffing needs)
Please note: This is a year-round ongoing position. We are not hiring for seasonal roles.
Why Alongside
- Growth Opportunities: Career advancement & development support
- 401(K) Match: Invest in your future with employer contributions after 1-year of service
- Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement: Travel between sessions covered
- Referral Bonus: Earn $100 for successful BT/RBT referrals
- Paid Training - Training Schedule:
- Training requires 8 consecutive business days of availability: Monday - Friday followed by Monday-Wednesday of the next week.
- 10:00 AM 4:30 PM with the final Wednesday from 8:30 AM 5:30 PM
*additional benefits available for full-time employees!
At Alongside your work strengthens families and futuresturning everyday challenges into lasting breakthroughs that families carry forward. You are supported at every step by people who show up stand beside one another and build trust belonging and connection that reach beyond the workplace.
- Work effectively in school home and clinic settings while adapting strategies to each environment
- Implement individualized ABA programs under the direction of the supervising BCBA
- Collect and record accurate session data using agency-approved software (e.g. Boost HiRasmus)
- Maintain professional communication with supervisors families and team members
- Participate in required training sessions team meetings and supervision hours
- Ensure compliance with all clinical ethical and confidentiality standards
- The role may require responding to challenging or unsafe behaviors consistent with training and company protocols
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelors degree in psychology education or related field preferred
- Experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
- Valid California Class C drivers license valid insurance and own transportation
- Strong communication organization and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate patient and eager to learn
- RBT certification preferred
- Must pass a criminal background check motor vehicle record check take a TB test and show proof of required vaccinations during our onboarding. Costs will be reimbursed with the first regular payroll.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds from a lower to a higher position and/or frequently move objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds horizontally from position-to-position
- Frequent standing walking running bending twisting kneeling crouching sitting on the floor ascend or descend stairs
Alongside is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion age gender national origin disability or veteran status or disability as well as other classifications protected by applicable state or local laws.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Discover compassionate, evidence-based ABA therapy for autism across Southern California. Learn how Alongside supports children and families.