Behavior Technician - Daytime Hours

ABS Kids; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,751; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid training

Referral bonus program

Free continuing education

Free CPR and safety training

Employee assistance program

Mileage reimbursement

Virtual office connection

Career path milestones with bonuses

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children with autism. As a Behavior Technician, you'll engage with children through play, following tailored treatment plans that foster essential life skills. This role offers the chance to witness the transformative 'wow moments' in your clients' lives while you grow your career in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, a clear career path with rewards, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about helping others and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with kids preferred, e.g., camp counselor or daycare.
• Dependable and energetic with a desire to learn and provide quality care.

Responsibilities

• Teach kids while playing, following a specific treatment plan.
• Observe and collect data to write progress notes.
• Help kids learn essential life skills and shape behaviors.

Skills

Experience working with children

Creative and playful mindset

Dependability

Ability to move quickly

Tech savviness

Desire to learn and work independently

Interest in evidence-based methods

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Data collection software

Job description

Immediate positions available to work with children with autism spectrum disorder and their families!

At ABS Kids we find our purpose in the wow moments our clients experience each day, learning new skills and reaching new goals. Join us as a Behavior Technician and discover wow for yourself in your career path. #WorkInWow

Benefits and Compensation:

• $20.00 - $24.50 / hour
• Earn an additional $2.00/hour (premium pay) for hours worked in the home setting starting at 3 pm
• Increase for RBT certification
• Paid drive time / mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) plus company match
• Paid time off earned for every hour worked!
• Paid training

We also support you with:

• LAUNCH career path - clear milestones with rewards including bonuses and promotions
• Referral bonus program
• Free continuing education opportunities
• Free CPR and safety training
• Employee assistance program including free financial advice, free counseling support, mental health resources
• Virtual office connection to hundreds of colleagues nationwide, and fun local events with colleagues in your area
• Learn transferable skills which open the door to great careers in behavior health

What You Will Do:

• Teach kids while playing, and following a treatment plan specific to that child
• Observe, play and collect data so you can write a progress note
• Help kids learn essential life skills such as motor skills, social skills, emotional skills and more
• Work on goals with child that help shape challenging behaviors into communication skills
• Make a difference in the life of a child!

Skills and Qualities We Are Looking For:

• Paid prior experience working with kids (i.e. Camp counselor, daycare, nanny, school setting, ABA, etc) preferred
• Lots of energy, playful, creative, able to think on your feet
• Dependable - someone your client and their family can count on
• Ability to constantly get up and down off floor, move quickly
• Tech savviness - comfortable learning our data collection software and using Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Desire to learn, work independently, and provide the best quality care to our clients
• Interested in working with evidence-based methods based in science and proven effective

Who We Are

• It?s in the wow moments that we find our purpose at ABS Kids. Our shared experiences are the milestones that influence our work. The mission of our work with children with autism and their families feeds our spirit. With every wow moment, we can see our impact grow.
• At ABS Kids we are empowered by the breadth of our differences. Our mission is to create a culture where all people thrive because their diverse stories are heard and celebrated. We commit to an evolving understanding of diversity as we learn from one another.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.