Behavior Technician *PAID TRAINING AND RBT CERTIFICATION

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with generous employer contribution

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time-off (PTO)

Exceptional training and career development

Job summary

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc. is looking for a Behavior Technician to work with children diagnosed with autism, teaching them valuable life skills including communication and socialization. This role offers full and part-time schedules, providing hands-on experience that makes a difference in children's lives.

Successful candidates will participate in a supportive training program that covers the costs of becoming a Registered Behavior Technician. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and ongoing support for its staff.

Qualifications

• Experience with related work, study, or volunteer experience in child development.
• Graduate students in ABA can apply as Behavior Technicians for clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Teach meaningful skills to children diagnosed with autism.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and specialists.
• Become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through paid training.

Skills

Enthusiasm and dedication

Experience with children

Ability to communicate

Reliable transportation

Education

College enrollment or degree preferred

High school graduation with interest in psychology or child development

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.

The Position

(Full and part‑time schedules available)

There is nothing more rewarding than knowing you are making a difference in the life of a child. As a FirstSteps Behavior Technician you will have the privilege of teaching our little ones diagnosed with autism meaningful skills, including communication, socialization, self‑care, and school readiness.

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

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.

Wage Information

Our new team members receive between $21 and $22 per hour on average and are eligible for multiple wage increases throughout the year.

Benefits

• Exceptional training, on‑going support, & career development opportunities
• 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

Qualifications

• Show up with enthusiasm and dedication, knowing that your work is creating more life‑long opportunities for our kids diagnosed with autism
• Believe that our children (and all children) are wonderfully unique and capable of communicating what is important to them and achieving their goals
• Experience with children: related work, study, or volunteer experience demonstrating an interest in child development and a commitment to the care and well‑being of all children
• College enrollment or degree preferred; high school graduation with interest in psychology, behavioral health, child development, or mental health is considered
• Graduate students in ABA may apply as Behavior Technicians and be eligible to receive clinical training and supervision hours toward BACB requirements, based on performance, role alignment, availability, and program needs
• Childhood vaccinations and non‑reactive TB test
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, sit on floors and/or child‑sized furniture, and quickly move from a seated position to running stance