Behavior Technician

Verbal Behavior Associates; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 4,500 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings

Employee Assistance Program

Cell phone stipend

Referral incentives

Job summary

Verbal Behavior Associates in San Diego County (including El Cajon) is hiring Behavior Interventionists to work 1:1 with children with special needs. You will help develop communication, self-help, social, and play skills while implementing BCBAs’ plans and tracking progress.

We offer flexible hours (3 weekdays, 3-hour shifts, 3:00–7:00pm), 15–20 hours weekly, and hourly pay between $20.00–$27.00 with paid drive time and mileage.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent, and be 18 years of age or older
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Be open to work at least 3 days weekdays for a 3 hour shift between 3:00-7:00pm
• Be available to attend training schedules for two weeks, Mon-Fri 3:00-7:30pm & Sat 9:00am-4:00pm OR Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm OR an ONLINE training
• If hired, take a TB Test & Live Scan background check; provide proof of MMR and TDap vaccination

Responsibilities

• Working 1:1 with children with special needs to support the development of their communication, self-help, social, and play skills
• Implementing behavior plans designed by BCBAs, including tailoring techniques and strategies to meet your client’s individual needs and ensure skill acquisition
• Tracking and sharing your client’s progress by collecting behavior data and recording clinical notes
• Attending ongoing development and training designed to strengthen both our team and the ABA services we provide

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Join our team of talented, mission-driven clinicians who are eager to help bring ABA to children that need it the most. With VBA, you’ll help change the future for our students, while gaining invaluable skills and experiences that will fuel your career.

We’re hiring for clients throughout San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Poway, Clairemont, Mission Valley, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lakeside, Santee, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, National City, Chula Vista, and Imperial Beach.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Working 1:1 with children with special needs to support the development of their communication, self-help, social, and play skills
• Implementing behavior plans designed by BCBAs, including tailoring techniques and strategies to meet your client’s individual needs and ensure skill acquisition
• Tracking and sharing your client’s progress by collecting behavior data and recording clinical notes
• Attending ongoing development and training designed to strengthen both our team and the ABA services we provide

Why VBA?

• Flexible Schedules: We’ll work with you to create a schedule that meets your needs! Minimum required availability is 3 weekdays for a 3 hour shift between 3:00 - 7:00pm. Depending on your availability, you'll work 15 to 20 hours per week.
• Competitive hourly rates: $20.00 - $27.00/hour, with paid drive time and mileage between client sessions
• Paid training and shadowing: You’ll receive direct support from BCBAs as you earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®) certification. Non-billable work, including training, is paid at prevailing minimum wage
• Benefits: All employees are eligible for 401(k) savings and investment plan and Employee Assistant Program. You'll also receive a cell phone stipend and incentives for referring new talent to VBA

You’ll need to:

• Have a HS diploma or equivalent, and be 18 years of age or older
• Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
• Be open to work at least 3 days weekdays for a 3 hour shift between 3:00-7:00pm
• Be available to attend one of training schedules for two weeks, held Mon-Fri 3:00-7:30pm & Sat 9:00am-4:00pm OR Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm OR an ONLINE training
• If hired, take a TB Test & Live Scan background check; provide proof of MMR and TDap vaccination

Experience working with children and/or disabilities is desirable, but not required! We hire experienced RBTs and those just entering the field. If you’re passionate about helping children learn and committed to developing your skills, we’ll provide you with all the training and guidance you need to start making an impact in their lives.

Our commitment to you:

We work hard to identify, train, and retain top talent because great Behavior Interventionists are hard to find! We deploy deep vetting to get to know our BIs. No group interviews with us! Once hired, you’ll receive thorough in-person training from our BCBAs in order to master ABA critical skills. We evaluate performance, provide mentoring, and offer professional development to keep the best BIs.

Verbal Behavior Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.