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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) match

RBT training

Mentorship

Data stipend

Job summary

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc. in California is hiring entry-level staff to work one-on-one with children with autism. No ABA experience is required—we’ll train you, pay for your RBT certification, and support your clinical skill development on site.

Our Instructor Development & Engagement Program offers bundles and hourly raises, with portions of the training completed on site. After training, you may grow your skills and advance within FirstSteps across multiple regional opportunities in Northern

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 committedto 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

This role requires a two-week, full-time training period conducted on site, with consistent attendance to ensure a strong clinical foundation and success in the role. If offered the position, are you able to commit to this requirement? (Part-time scheduling options are available after training is complete).

Given we provide services across nine regions in Northern and Southern California, you may share your address or zip code to help us match you with opportunities in your area.

Note: Selecting “no” will not eliminate you from consideration for this role.Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.