Behavior Technician | Help Children Ages 2–13 Thrive | Paid Training & RBT Cert

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid RBT training and certification

Health, dental & vision with employer

401(k) match

Data stipend

7 locations in Southern California

Job summary

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc. is hiring to support children with autism in a hands-on behavioral health role. The position offers paid RBT training and certification, plus mentorship as you gain clinical skills through one-on-one work with kids.

You will start at $23–$25 per hour DOE, with $1/hour raises through Instructor Development Bundles, and opportunities across 7 Southern California locations.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or in educational/clinical settings is helpful.
• Willingness to pursue RBT certification; employer pays for training.

Responsibilities

• Assist one-on-one with children with autism in clinical sessions.
• Support training and mentorship throughout program onboarding.
• Help collect and document behavioral data to track progress.

Skills

Experience with kids

Willing to pursue RBT certification

Job description

About FirstSteps

The FirstSteps Team is inspired by the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. To that end, our mission is twofold: to provide the best evidence-based, behavior analytic treatment to our children diagnosed with autism and related learning differences, and to offer a positive, collaborative, and dynamic work experience for our team. We are steadfastly committed to ongoing training and mentorship of our employees, always motivated to support the next generation of clinical leaders in our field and at FirstSteps. Our greatest reward is witnessing the rapid and joyful learning of our little ones and knowing that together, we are creating more happy days for the kids and families we serve.

Enjoy working with kids and looking for more than just a job? At FirstSteps, you can turn that experience into a career in behavioral health. No ABA experience required. We'll train you, pay for your RBT certification, and support you as you build real clinical skills working one-on-one with children with autism. Curious what that looks like -> Check-out our Day in the Life and ChatRBT Reel series on our Instagram (@firststepsforkids)

Learn More. Earn More. Keep Growing.

Our Instructor Development & Engagement Program gives you a clear path to build your skills. Complete an Instructor Development Bundle + 350 hours of direct clinical experience → earn a $1/hr raise.

And you can complete multiple bundles in a year, giving you multiple opportunities to grow your skills and your career!

What You’ll Get

• $23–$25/hr to start DOE
• $1/hr increases through Instructor Development Bundles
• Paid RBT training and certification
• Hands-on training, mentorship & clinical support
• Data stipend
• Health, dental & vision with employer contributions
• 401(k) match

You Might Be a Great Fit If You Have Experience In:

Many of our BCBAs started as Behavior Technicians at FirstSteps.

If you're ready to start working with kids, build clinical skills, and see where a career in behavioral health can take you, we'd love to meet you.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Childhood vaccinations (MMR & Varicella) and non-reactive TB test
• Access to reliable a reliable vehicle, driver's license, and insurance
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, sit on floors and/or child-sized furniture, and quickly move from a seated position to running stance

We have 7 locations in Southern California!