Behavior Technician

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Raises after training

Weekend pay premium

Holiday pay premium

Free virtual mental health

Gift cards/PTO rewards

BCAT certification paid

Fieldwork Fellowship Program

Job summary

Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC is seeking a Behavior Technician to implement ABA treatment programs under a Clinical Supervisor across CARD centers, homes, schools, and telehealth settings.

The role emphasizes data collection, adherence to clinical standards, and compassionate communication with patients and families, with growth opportunities through CARD training pathways.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass CARD Behavior Technician Training program, including a comprehensive written exam and field evaluation.
• Experience working with individuals with ASD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct treatment to patients in 1:1 or group settings under a Clinical Supervisor.
• Meet CARD’s clinical quality standards in all treatment sessions.
• Collect and record data on patient progress with high fidelity.
• Implement Clinical Supervisor feedback during sessions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and accurate records.
• Seek training opportunities to ensure clinical excellence.

Skills

Empathetic

Team collaboration

Independent work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Adaptability

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CARD Behavior Technician Training program completion

Job description

Hourly Rate: $20.00 - $24.00

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Earn more: Raises after training + milestone increases; weekend (+$1.50/hr) & holiday pay (+$3.00/hr)
• Grow fast: BT Levels 1–5 + hands-on ABA experience
• Flexible work: Part-time schedule across multiple settings
• Great support: Free virtual mental health + everyday discounts
• Career path: Clear growth from BT to advanced roles
• Extra perks: Rewards program (gift cards/PTO) + BenefitHub savings
• Education boost: BCAT certification paid (up to 3x) + pay increase
• Long-term future: Fieldwork Fellowship Program, Pathways to Senior BT, leadership, and BCBA roles

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Behavior Technicians implement Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment programs with CARD patients and families under the direction of a Clinical Supervisor. Treatment plans are designed to address skill acquisition as well as challenging behavior reduction and may occur in a variety of settings including the CARD center, patient’s home, school, community, or via telehealth. Behavior Technicians report to the CARD Operations Manager. This position has no direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct treatment to patients under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor in a 1:1 or group environment
• Provide treatment that exceeds CARD’s clinical quality standards
• Collect and record data on patient progress with high fidelity
• Review and implement Clinical Supervisor feedback during each treatment session
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients, families, and colleagues
• Seek personal growth and training opportunities to ensure clinical excellence
• Maintain accurate and timely records
• Always maintain compliance with HIPAA requirements
• Represent CARD professionally and ethically to internal and external stakeholders
• Adhere to CARD policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must pass initial CARD Behavior Technician Training program, including passing a comprehensive written exam and field evaluation
• Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Empathetic and compassionate individual with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members while maintaining a positive and solution focused attitude
• Ability to work independently while providing direct treatment to patients
• An effective communicator in both verbal and written formats
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Desire to continuously learn and develop skillsets
• Willingness to work in a variety of locations (center, patient home, etc.)
• Willingness to work with a variety of patients
• Reliable means of transportation with proof of auto insurance for some locations
• Ability to commit to at least six months of employment without major changes in schedule or location
• English proficiency, both verbal and written, is required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Treatment may occur in a variety of settings including the patient’s home, the CARD center, the patient’s school, the community, or via telehealth. Behavior Technicians work in environments that are both indoors and outdoors and may move between different locations throughout the course of the workday.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Be able to work with patients who are seated on the floor, in small chairs, or other home, school, community and clinic environments. Move frequently throughout the therapeutic setting to gather materials, anticipate, and respond to the movement of a patient, and/or provide instruction in a variety of settings, such as school, playground, clinic, or community locations. Constantly position oneself to participate and respond to the movements and behaviors of patients, including but not limited to bending to assist a patient, kneeling/crouching to teach a play skill, hurrying to block an open doorway, or reaching to prevent a patient from entering a traffic congested street. Be able to utilize continuous visual tracking to monitor the movement of patients, as well as the items and circumstances in the surrounding environment. Occasionally move to evade aggressive behaviors and/or physically block attempts to aggress towards others. Responding to behaviors may occasionally require bearing weight of a patient who is leaning, pushing, etc. Frequently teach patients to use vocal speech. Must be able to articulate sound and model speaking clearly, as well as listen to and shape vocal communication of patients. Occasionally use modeling to teach gross motor skills, such as climbing or jumping, and fine motor skills such as clapping or opening a container. Work in both indoor and outdoor settings as they relate to the patient’s natural environment, which may include being outdoors in a variety of weather conditions (e.g., community skills, recess in a school setting, etc.). Be able to lift up to 30 lbs. while assisting patients.

#CARD1 Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We will enrich and empower as many lives as possible by bringing effective, innovative, and evidence-based ABA treatment to the entire world – one individual at a time. CARD leads the world in the effective treatment of autism, guided by science and inspired by compassion, to help people with autism and their families thrive.