Behavior Technician

GRIMM Gastronomiebedarf GmbH; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to helping children with autism thrive! As a Behavior Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting children through applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. This entry-level position offers a rewarding experience and the chance to develop valuable skills in behavior analysis, education, and mental health. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children with autism and special needs through play-based therapy.
• Create lasting, positive change for children and their families.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn about autism

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Gain rewarding experience with Autism Spectrum Therapies (AST) —part of LEARN Behavioral!

With one in 36 children diagnosed with autism, this entry-level job is in big demand. As a Behavior Technician at AST, you’ll have the exciting role of helping children with autism learn, grow, and build communication, socialization, and self-help skills through a form of play-based therapy known as applied behavior analysis (ABA)!

Who We’re Looking For

Working as a Behavior Technician requires some specific characteristics that we look for, including:

• A genuine desire to help children with autism and their families reach their goals.
• A steady supply of compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, goodwill, and reliability.
• A willingness to learn about autism, learning differences, and ABA.

Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves

For over 20 years, AST has provided evidence-based, contemporary ABA therapy to help children, teens, and adults with autism find success.

We understand there are many jobs in the market now to consider, but if you’re looking for rewarding work and an opportunity to learn new skills that you can use throughout your life, you’ve come to the right place!

What We Offer

At AST, we want to help you reach your career goals. Once you learn the ropes of ABA, there’s potential to be promoted in as little as three months and plenty of opportunities to develop professionally!

• If you work full-time, you can earn up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days of employment.
• If you work part-time, you are eligible for sick leave.

Specifics to This Position

• Working with kids (ages) with autism and special needs in their homes or on a school case.
• Education requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Transportation requirements: Reliable transportation
  • Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle preferred
• Schedule requirements: Work either part-time or full-time hours between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
• Earn starting pay at $20/hr and up with experience.
• Become eligible to earn (BCAT) certification.

What You Have

• Meet the minimum age requirement of 18 (on or before the first day of employment).
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• Availability to work a consistent weekly schedule: mornings, afternoons, and/or evenings.
• The ability to pass a background check.
• It’s a plus if you:
  • Are bi-lingual, with English/Spanish fluency.
  • Studied, majored, or minored in psychology, education, special education, childcare, behavioral health, health science, or a related field.
  • Have experience working with children, whether as a babysitter, nanny, tutor, teacher, coach, camp counselor, or some other form of childcare.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Gaining training and skills to support a career in behavior analysis, behavioral health, teaching, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, counseling, mental health, and parenting.
• Creating lasting, positive change for children and their families.

Physical requirements vary and are based on specific client assignments. You may be asked to engage in any of the following: push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds and move quickly, according to client needs. It is necessary to be able to sit on the floor, stoop, stand, walk, and run.

Ready to make a difference in someone’s life, including your own? Apply today.

AST is part of LEARN Behavioral, a collective group of ABA providers dedicated to delivering collaborative care and nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs in communities from coast-to-coast.

LEARN Behavioral is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.