Behavior Technician
Department : ABA - Behavioral Support
Employment Type : Part Time
Location : Whittier, CA
Compensation : $22.00 - $28.00 / hour
Description
Join Our Team as a Behavior Technician!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities? Do you have a knack for fostering positive behavior and creating a supportive learning environment? Holding Hands Inc. is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Behavior Technician.
Schedule : In clinic and in home
- Sessions are primarily 2 - 3 hours each and take place in the clients' homes, community, or at one of our clinics.
Sessions may be a 20 mile or 30 minute commute
Appointment based scheduling with an average of 20 hours per week minimum.Majority of sessions are after school hours until 8 : 00pm
Weekends are an option as well between 9 : 00am - 4 : 00pmPart-time with the opportunity to become full-time depending on your availability and the clients in your area.A Day in the life of a Behavior Technician
Use a model of therapy referred to as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Trained in evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis principles and provide behavioral support for students requiring 1 : 1 care.Offer personalized support to our clients in their home, school, or one of our beautiful clinics.Our Behavior Technicians collaborate with our clinical team to implement an intervention plan catered to the individual's specific needs, while collecting observational data and sessions notes.ABA looks to reduce target behaviors and help clients develop new skills and more functional behaviors to foster the individual's independence. Rest assured; comprehensive training will equip you with our most effective strategies.Foster your clients' growth and support them in achieving their goals and potential.Always acknowledge and celebrate their advancements throughout the journey!Effective ABA intervention is not a "one size fits all" approach and should never be viewed as a "canned" set of programs or drills. On the contrary, our multi-disciplinary team customizes the intervention to each learner's skills, needs, interests, developmental profile, preferences, and setting.https : / / www.holdinghandsinc.com / home-center /
Qualifications - What you bring to the table
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent6 months of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (paid or unpaid)Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds, sit, and run as needed.Valid driver's license, reliable source of transportation, and active auto insuranceMust be comfortable commuting 20 miles or 30 minutes to client sessionsPassion for working with children, youth, and young adults with developmental disabilitiesPreferred Qualifications
Associate or bachelor's degreeABA experience or RBT CertifiedCPR certification in both pediatrics and adultsExperienced and comfortable managing a wide variety of maladaptive behaviors, ranging anywhere from non-compliance, elopement, verbal and physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors, etc.Benefits & Perks - What we bring to the table
Why join the Holding Hands Team?
Make a meaningful impact : Join a team dedicated to helping students thrive academically and socially.Our work comes from the heart, not just a textbook or manual. The starting point of therapy is believing in the ability and potential behind every individual.Professional growth opportunities : Take advantage of ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and advance your career.In addition to supporting our client's growth, we value providing our staff with various growth opportunities to continue reaching their career goals by providing training opportunities for different modalities, supervision, and mentorship.Supportive work environment : Be part of a collaborative team that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.DEI training for all new hiresMonthly staff DEI support groupBenefits & Perks!
Great technology provided such as an iPadFully reimbursed Registered Behavior Technician® certificationPaid travel time in between clients & Mileage reimbursementPaid gap time for in between sessions401(k) with a company matchSick / mental wellness time off & Paid Time OffUnlimited Referral BonusMonthly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion support meetings open to all staffMonthly Mental Wellness support meetings open to all staffMonthly Registered Behavior Technician® group meetingsMonthly ABA Student meetings for individuals collecting supervision hours towards their BCBA / BCaBAAnnual Performance Reviews with opportunity for pay increases
Salary : $22 - $28
