Behavior Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as Behavior Technicians. In this rewarding entry-level position, you will help children with autism develop essential skills through play-based therapy known as applied behavior analysis (ABA). With opportunities for professional growth and the potential for promotion in just three months, you will play a crucial role in supporting families and making a positive impact. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and have a genuine desire to help, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help children with autism and their families.
• Willingness to learn about autism and applied behavior analysis (ABA).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Reliability

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.

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 full-time hours between 8 a.m. and 8:30 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.
• 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.