Behavior Technician *PAID TRAINING AND RBT CERTIFICATION

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Behavior Technicians. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children with autism by teaching essential skills such as communication and self-care. With a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, the organization provides a supportive environment for both employees and families. New team members will benefit from comprehensive training, mentorship, and competitive compensation, including health benefits and opportunities for wage increases. If you are dedicated to child development and eager to create lasting change, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Discounted Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Compensation for Drive Time

Tuition Discounts

Employment Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Team Building Events

Fun Work Atmosphere

Qualifications

• Experience in child development and a commitment to children's well-being.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Teach meaningful skills to children diagnosed with autism.
• Work closely with a team to support children's development.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Socialization Skills

Self-Care Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Interest in Psychology/Behavioral Health

Job description

Pleasanton, California, United States

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 great 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.
• 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 FirstSteps in 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 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 receive between $21 and $23 per hour on average and are eligible for 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.

To APPLY for the Behavior Technician position, we ask that you:

Share our Values & Mission:

• 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.

Have some "Kid" Experience:

• We look for "kid people" and related work, study, or volunteer experience demonstrating an interest in child development and commitment to the care and well-being of all children.

Completed Education:

• We will consider your application with proof of high school graduation and an interest in psychology/behavioral health/child development/mental health.
• Graduate students in ABA may apply as Behavior Technicians and receive clinical training and supervision hours as required by the BACB.

Health & Safety Requirements:

• 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.