Behavior Technician | Mentorship + Accelerated Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Discounted dental and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time-off

Drive time, mileage and data usage

Tuition discounts

Employment Assistance Program

Employee referral bonus program

Team building and community events

Fun, team approach and work atmosphere

Job summary

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc. is seeking a Behavior Technician in the Redondo Beach area. The role offers $23–$25 per hour plus paid RBT credentialing and growth opportunities.

You will work with children with autism and learning differences under supervision from BCBAs, teachers, and families, supporting evidence-based behavioral plans. Starting wage ranges with experience, paid training, and benefits like health insurance, dental/vision options, 401(k) match, PTO, and tuition discounts are

Qualifications

• Becoming a Registered Behavior Technician through FirstSteps' paid training program.
• Experience supporting children with autism and related learning differences is preferred.
• Ability to work closely with teachers, parents, and BCBAs to implement behavior plans.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of evidence-based behavioral plans for children.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and BCBAs to track progress.
• Assist in managing sessions and ensuring safety during activities.

Job description

The Behavior Technician Position | $23 - $25/hr. + Paid RBT Certification & Multiple $1/hr. Growth Opportunities*

*Candidates must live within a 10 mi radius of our Redondo Beach center; we have other regions as well take a look here!

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.

There is nothing more rewarding than knowing you are making a difference in the life of a child. As a FirstSteps Behavior Technician:

• Experience first-hand a child’s first words, first friend, first shoe tie, and much more
• You will work closely with and learn from teachers, parents, FirstSteps BCBAs, and behavioral health/ mental health specialists
• You will become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with all initial credentialing fees paid by FirstStepsin conjunction with our paid training program

*Want to hear straight from our RBTs about the job and their experiences? Check out our reel series ChatRBT and Day in the Life on IG @firststepsforkids

FirstSteps on Diversity & Equity:

We believe that we have a responsibility and an opportunity to contribute to a kinder and more compassionate world by living our values of diversity and equity in all our daily operations. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our service delivery with our clients, in collaboration with families and communities, and in our organizational culture and practices with our wonderful Behavior Technicians and support staff.

Our new team members earn a starting clinical wage of $23 - $25 per hour depending on experience. Our Instructors are also eligible to earn multiple wage increases throughout the year.

Behavior Technicians at FirstSteps access benefits including:

• Health Insurance with generous employer contribution
• Access to discounted dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous company match
• Paid time-off (PTO)& anniversary PTO awards
• Compensation for drive time, mileage, and data usage
• Tuition discounts with our partner universities offering Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate degree programs
• Employment Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Ongoing team building and community events during and outside of work hours
• Fun, team approach and work atmosphere

Health & Safety Requirements:

• Childhood vaccinations and non-reactive TB test
• Reliable access to a vehicle
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, sit on floors and/or child-sized furniture, and quickly move from a seated position to running stance.