Behavior Support Specialist

Community Autism Services; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Community Autism Services (CAS) seeks a Part-Time Home & Community Behavior Technician to deliver 1:1 ABA therapy to children in homes, schools, and community environments under BCBA oversight. The role offers weekday availability with growth opportunities into full-time schedules and departments like BT and ABA Instructor as caseloads grow.

The position emphasizes flexible scheduling, paid onboarding, ongoing supervision, and a defined local region.

Qualifications

• Actively engage in child-centered play and therapeutic activities.
• Capable of travel within your assigned service region.
• Comfort working across home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy sessions under supervision
• Support skill development and behavior change in natural settings
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and clinicians
• Maintain accurate session data and progress notes

Skills

Child engagement

Reliable transportation

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Home & Community (Part-Time → Full-Time Path)

Part-Time with Growth Opportunity | Weekday Availability | Santa Barbara, CA | $23.00-$28.00 per hour

Start part-time. Build meaningful experience. Grow into a full-time role when you're ready.

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Why Behavior Technicians Choose CAS

• Flexible part-time schedule with the opportunity to grow into full-time
• Work across home, school, and community settings
• Paid training and ongoing clinical support-no experience required
• Clear growth paths into Full-Time BT, Lead BT, ABA Instructor, ACS, and BCBA roles
• A supportive team that helps you build confidence before expanding your caseload

Keep reading to see how CAS supports you from your first session forward.

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Our Approach at CAS

At Community Autism Services (CAS), we know that great clinicians don't always start full-time-and that's okay. Our part-time home and community roles are designed to provide meaningful experience, strong support, and a clear pathway to increased hours as families and schedules align.

We practice within an assent-based, child-centered ABA model and invest in every team member through training, mentorship, and structured clinical oversight.

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The CAS Experience

What working part-time in home & community services looks like

Flexibility with Growth Built In

• Part-time schedule with weekday availability
• Caseload built within a defined local region
• Sessions may take place in homes, schools, or community settings
• Opportunity to expand into a full-time schedule as additional cases become available
• No weekends required

Training, Support & Growth

• Paid onboarding and hands-on training
• Ongoing supervision from experienced BCBAs
• Paid RBT certification (training, exam, and supervision included)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Regular coaching and feedback to build skills and confidence
• Support transitioning from part-time to full-time when ready

Team Culture & Recognition

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team
• Recognition for reliability, flexibility, and growth
• Inclusion in team events, trainings, and celebrations

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Role Overview

As a Part-Time Home & Community Behavior Technician, you'll deliver 1:1 ABA therapy to children in natural settings, including homes, schools, and community environments. You'll work under BCBA supervision to support skill development and positive behavior change-while gradually building experience and hours toward a full-time schedule if desired.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility now with the option to grow.

WhatYou'llDo

• Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy sessions under BCBA supervision
• Implement treatment plans across home, school, and community settings
• Use play-based, individualized strategies to engage children
• Collect accurate session data and progress notes
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and clinical supervisors
• Apply feedback and coaching to strengthen clinical skills
• Support skill generalization across environments

How Success Is Measured

Success in this role is defined by:

• Consistent, compassionate engagement with children and families
• Reliability across assigned sessions and locations
• Accurate data collection and documentation
• Openness to feedback and professional growth
• Communication and teamwork

Pay Range

• Hourly Rate:$23.00 - $28.00/hour (based on education and experience)

Additionalfactors that may increase starting pay include:

• Prior ABA or behavioral health experience
• Higher education or relevant coursework
• Fluency in additional languages
• Advanced certifications or specialized training

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Qualifications & Essential Job Functions

• Minimum age of 18
• High School diploma or GED required
• Ability to actively engage in child-centered play and therapeutic activities
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including:

• Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs
• Bending, kneeling, squatting, and transitioning between activities and locations
• Responding appropriately to challenging behaviors, including aggression or elopement

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel consistently within your assigned service region
• Valid driver's license and punctual attendance
• Comfort working across home, school, and community settings
• No prior ABA experience required - we train you

Experience That Transfers Well

• Childcare or education (nanny, tutor, paraprofessional)
• College students in psychology, education, social work, or related fields
• Mental health or human services roles
• Camp counselor, volunteer, or youth program experience

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Why CAS Is Different

We intentionally design part-time roles that:

• Provide flexibility without sacrificing clinical quality
• Offer real training and meaningful support
• Create clear, supported paths to full-time employment
• Value reliability, growth, and long-term potential

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Not Ready to Make the Jump - but Know Someone Who Is?

We offer $250 external referral bonuses for Behavior Technician referrals.
If your referral is hired and employed with us for 90 days, you get paid.

CAS Referral Program

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About CAS

Community Autism Services is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and families while creating meaningful, sustainable careers for our team members. We believe exceptional outcomes start with well-supported clinicians-through strong leadership, thoughtful systems, and a culture rooted in collaboration and growth.

As part of a nationwide organization, CAS combines the stability of scale with the heart of a community-based provider. Whether you work in schools, centers, or homes,you'llfind opportunities to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.