Behavior Technician

MeBe; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to empowering children with autism through evidence-based therapies. As a Behavior Technician, you will play a vital role in nurturing children's social, communication, and daily living skills. With a commitment to professional growth, you'll receive top-notch training and support to help you excel in your career. This role offers meaningful work in a collaborative environment where your contributions truly make a difference. If you have a passion for helping others and a desire to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Training for RBT

Continuing Education Programs

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off for Full Time BTs

401k Program

Unlimited Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Discounts

Discounted Pet Insurance

Company Sponsored Events

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• RBT/CBT certification preferred; assistance provided for certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach and nurture skills in a 1:1 setting for children with autism.
• Follow treatment plans and record progress accurately.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Behavior Analysis

Child Care Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Pediatrics or Human Development

Tools

Central Reach

Tablet

Job description

MeBe is a provider of evidence-based therapies for children with autism and other special needs. Our mission is to empower families, professionals, and communities by educating and training them on evidence-based approaches. Our secret sauce? Play-filled, research-based care across multi-disciplines including OT, Speech and ABA.

At MeBe, you’ll be offered more than a job. You’ll receive training and support to launch a career in Behavior Therapy and grow as an individual. You’ll work with extraordinary team members who share a common goal, to help children with autism be their best selves. Your days will be filled with meaning and purpose.

To help you prepare for the role, MeBe offers one of the top ABA training programs using the Vincent Carbone method. We will invest in two weeks of paid training to prepare you to pass your RBT exam. MeBe Family will also pair you with Supervisors to shadow, ask questions and guide you.

MeBe is growing our team and is on the lookout for empathetic, thoughtful individuals with a genuine passion for working with young children to join our fantastic crew. Whether you are an experienced RBT or curious and want to learn more, we would like to meet you.

Behavior Technician

About You:

• You are a caring, compassionate and empathetic individual who loves to learn.

• You possess a strong work ethic and are reliable.

• You take pride in your work, pay attention to the small details and have a reputation for doing high quality work.

• You value transparency and operate with candor and compassion. You inspire others to be their best selves.

• You love to weave fun and laughter into whatever you do. Making a positive impact is what drives you.

• You value individuality and find yourself gravitating towards people with other interests who think outside the box, and push the status quo.

• You embrace the power of teamwork and thrive in both one-on-one and group settings – because you know collaboration is the core of achieving big goals.

About What You’ll Work On:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication, mental health and behavioral challenges.

As a Behavior Technician,

• You will teach and nurture behavioral, social, communication, and daily living skills in a 1:1 setting to children with autism at MeBe’s Learning Center and Camp Pendleton. You'll be required to receive a Camp Pendleton Base Pass.

• You will follow treatment plans developed by BCBAs to help increase the child's communication, self-help, social and play skills.

• You will relay information on the child's progress to BCBAs to keep them informed and assist with BCBA assessments.

• At the end of each session, you will accurately record the child’s behavior analysis and progress in our data collection system Central Reach using your assigned tablet.

• You will be responsible for clocking in, submitting your session notes and clocking out to align with strict ABA and insurance provider regulations.

• You will help keep our workplace safe and organized.

• You will assist children with lunch breaks, bathroom breaks, and diaper changing.

• You will help with projects and tasks as directed by your Site Director and Clinical Supervisors.

• You will voice questions, issues, and concerns to your supervisors as appropriate and take co-ownership of treatment planning.

• You will help to build positive relationships with families while maintaining professional boundaries.

• You will positively contribute to the MeBe Family culture.

Qualifications:

• Consistent availability from Monday through Friday. Part-time shifts available.

• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• RBT/CBT certification preferred. Must obtain RBT/CBT certification within 60 days of employment (MeBe will help you).

• Prefer a background in child care; teaching, counseling, babysitting.

• Ability to frequently bend, lift (up to 50 lbs), squat, sit, stand, and/or run (without reasonable accommodations), see with prescription lenses, and hear with hearing aids.

• Previous training in First Aid Certified and CPR is preferred.

• Ability to pass a background check.

• Ability to work with computers.

• If residing in CA, AZ, or VA, must obtain CPR/BLS certification before working with clients.

• Must have at minimum a high school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in areas like Pediatrics or Human Development (Biology) is preferred.

Perks and Benefits:

• Industry benchmarked, competitive pay based on experience and location.

  • Pay: $20-$24/hour, depending on experience.

• Paid training to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.

• Continuing education; MeBe’s Candidate Program for aspiring BCBAs and BCaBAs.

• Mentoring from lead clinical staff.

• Paid time off for Full Time BTs.

• Medical, Vision, Dental for eligible employees - 80% Employee, 50% Dependents.

• Life, AD&D, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance.

• Invest in your mental health with access to free mental health sessions.

• Protect your pet with discounted pet insurance.

• Secure your future with our 401k program.

• Unlimited employee referral bonuses.

• Tuition discounts available to all employees through our University Partnerships.

• Expansive treatment spaces in applicable locations.

• Company sponsored, fun events for everyone.

For more information, please visit our website at www.mebefamily.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.