Behavior Technician 2, Severe Behavior Services

Easterseals; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals for the Behavior Technician role, offering a unique opportunity to provide impactful therapy services in both clinic and home environments. This full-time position emphasizes the application of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support clients exhibiting severe behaviors, with a focus on career growth and ongoing training. With less travel compared to typical roles, you’ll enjoy a supportive environment that fosters professional development. Join a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and make a meaningful difference in your community.

Benefits

Ongoing paid training

Education reimbursement program

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or enrolled in related field with ABA experience required.
• Must have RBT certification and experience with autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to clients with severe behaviors in clinic and home settings.
• Collect data on participant behavior and assist with behavior assessments.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Behavioral Therapy

Data Collection

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

Job description

Overview

Our FULL TIME Behavior Technician role provides CLINIC and HOME BASED therapy sessions to clients that exhibit severe behaviors (clients also receive ABA services in community settings as appropriate).

Are you interested in furthering your career in behavioral therapy and managing severe behaviors? Easterseals Southern California has many fantastic opportunities for individuals looking to continue a career in the fields of psychology, behavioral health, or autism services.

Apply today!

Behavior Technician 2 (BT2): Starting pay $27/hr

What’s great about working in this role?

• Far less travel than typical RBT, ABA, and similar roles. Travel time/mileage are compensated (no variance in pay!)
• This is an opportunity to grow in your ability to apply the scientific discipline of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This is a skill that can be applied in many different career paths.
• Career growth and advancement: Research, Training, Assessment, are some of the other divisions that will allow you to grow with us.
• Ongoing paid training, supervision, and support to help you succeed and thrive. Candidates without experience are welcome to apply and receive our valuable training.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401k, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO).
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses of $1,500 per referral.

Responsibilities

• Supporting participants diagnosed with autism and severely challenging behavior of all ages. Challenging behavior may include aggression, property destruction, self-injurious behavior, feeding issues, among others.
• Providing services at a 2:1 staff to participant ratio in the clinic, at the participant's home, and/or the community. Most participants start services at the Center, and then treatment is generalized to the home or community after it is determined to be appropriate by the family and team.
• Collecting data about participant behavior through direct observation. Appointments may be divided into several treatment intervals in which specific interventions and data collection procedures are used to target the participant's individualized needs.
• Assists BCBAs as directed with behavior assessments and skill acquisition plans. May assist with functional analyses, preference assessments, and development of instructional materials.
• Teaching participants the socially appropriate behavior identified in treatment plans. Adheres to the treatment plan to maintain high treatment integrity.
• Attending weekly team meetings for each participant on their caseload. Meetings are approximately 45 to 60 minutes in duration. Expected to provide input based on the data that are collected within a behavior analytic framework.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• BT 2: Bachelor's degree OR Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, or related field, plus experience with ABA therapy.
• Must have Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.

Experience:

• At least two years of ABA experience with individuals with autism spectrum disorders and/or other related developmental disabilities is preferred. Experience with high intensity challenging behaviors is preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience with high intensity challenging behaviors preferred.

Work hours: Monday thru Friday. We have morning and afternoon shifts, part-time or full-time available.

Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through life-changing disability and community services. For more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities. Easterseals Southern California provides essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 15,000 people each year—from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, daily and independent living services for adults, employment programs, veterans’ services, and more. Our public education, policy, and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families, and communities to be full and equal participants in society.

Join us as we seek to be the most inclusive place for people with disabilities to live, learn, work & play easterseals.com/southerncal