Behavior Technician

GRIMM Gastronomiebedarf GmbH; Glendale (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Behavior Technician, where you'll play a vital role in helping children with autism thrive. This entry-level position offers a rewarding opportunity to support children's development through applied behavior analysis (ABA). With a strong emphasis on compassion and empathy, you will work directly with children in their homes or at centers, helping them build essential skills. The role includes potential for career advancement within three months, making it perfect for those passionate about making a difference. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Up to 15 days of paid time off (PTO) after 90 days

Sick leave for part-time employees

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Some college education

Courses in psychology or education

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.

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! Check out our additional perks.

• 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 toddlers to school age children with autism and special needs in their homes or in one of our centers.
• Education requirements: Some college which can include AP courses, ROP courses, Dual Enrollment, Technical School, Training school, etc.
• Transportation requirements: Reliable transportation
  • Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle preferred
• Schedule requirements: M-F 8am-6pm
• 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.
• Not to mention, 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.