Behavioral Technication- Paraprofessional

Atlas Home Health; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

401(k) matching

Training & development

Company parties

Job summary

Atlas Home Health is seeking a Behavior Technician–Paraprofessional to support Intensive Behavioral Support Services for children and adults with autism and developmental disabilities. You will work one-on-one under a BCBA in home and community settings, providing structure and positive guidance.

We offer 40 hours of initial training, ongoing supervision, and coaching. Shifts are approximately 25 hours per week with some evenings, weekends, and holidays based on client needs in the North Bay

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience with people with developmental disabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent; we provide 30-hour competency training.
• An associate degree in a human services field or a behavior-related certification qualifies.
• Patience, consistency and respect for the people you support.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Valid CPR/first aid training.

Responsibilities

• Follow each client’s behavior support plan during everyday routines at home and in the community.
• Teach communication, coping, safety and daily-living skills.
• Use positive, approved strategies to prevent and calm difficult moments.
• Track behavior and progress data and write clear session notes on a tablet or phone.
• Keep your BCBA and the family informed about what you’re seeing.

Skills

Patience

Consistency

Respect for clients

Bi-lingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in human services or related certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Sick time
• 401(k) matching
• Training & development
• Company parties

Position: BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN–PARAPROFESSIONAL

(Intensive Behavioral Support Services)

Reports to:

Clinical Supervisor, BCBA

Compensation:

$24-$28/hour, depending on experience

Schedule:

Approximately 25 hours per week, typically five hours per day, five days per week. Assignment times may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on client needs.

Location:

Primarily serving the North Bay, including Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties.

About the Role

Help people with developmental disabilities stay safe, build skills and take part in daily life at home and in their communities.

Atlas Home Health is launching an Intensive Behavioral Support program with North Bay Regional Center. You’ll work one-on-one with children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst trains and supervises you in the field.

What you’ll do

• Follow each client’s behavior support plan during everyday routines at home and in the community
• Teach communication, coping, safety and daily-living skills
• Use positive, approved strategies to prevent and calm difficult moments
• Track behavior and progress data and write clear session notes on a tablet or phone
• Keep your BCBA and the family informed about what you’re seeing

What the work is really like

Many clients in this program have behaviors that put themselves or others at risk. You may be hit, kicked, bitten or scratched, see self-injury or property damage, or hear yelling and threats. This job isn’t for everyone, and we want you to know that up front.

You will have support. Every client has a written plan, you’re trained on that plan before you start, and a BCBA supervises as recommended in the plan. Office on-call support is available 24/7.

The role is physical: sitting on the floor, kneeling, moving quickly. You may need to lift and carry up to 30 lbs., such as supplies, equipment, or a young child when directed by the client’s plan. Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance or a lifting aid. Behavior Technicians do not independently lift or transfer adult clients

What you need

• At least 6 months working with people with developmental disabilities (paid or volunteer; e.g., school aide, group home, respite, camp, caregiving)
• High school diploma or equivalent. We provide the 30-hour competency training. An associate degree in a human services field or a behavior-related certification also qualifies.
• Patience, consistency and respect for the people you support
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid CPR/first aid training

Nice to have

• Experience supporting challenging or high-intensity behavior
• Bi-lingual

What you get

• Paid training: about 40 hours before your first solo session, including crisis-prevention training
• Ongoing hands-on supervision and coaching from a BCBA
• Many shifts are afternoon, evening and weekend hours, a good fit for students and anyone building an ABA career. Some clients need care during daytime hours as well.
• A small team where your feedback shapes a new program

About Atlas

Atlas Home Health provides long-term, one-to-one home and community care across Northern California, including home care, private duty nursing and behavioral services.

Atlas Home Health is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process on request.