Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) – Home & Community (Part‑Time → Full‑Time Path)
Location: Thousand Oaks, CA. Part‑time Pay: $23.00‑$28.00/hr. Base Hourly Rate (based on education and experience): $20.00‑$25.50/hr.
Role Overview
As a Part‑Time Home & Community Behavior Technician, you will deliver 1:1 ABA therapy to children in natural settings—homes, schools, and community environments. You will work under BCBA supervision while building experience and hours toward a full‑time schedule if desired.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy sessions under BCBA supervision
- Implement treatment plans across home, school, and community settings
- Use play‑based, individualized strategies to engage children
- Collect accurate session data and progress notes
- Collaborate with families, school staff, and clinical supervisors
- Apply feedback and coaching to strengthen clinical skills
- Support skill generalization across environments
How Success Is Measured
- Consistent, compassionate engagement with children and families
- Reliability across assigned sessions and locations
- Accurate data collection and documentation
- Openness to feedback and professional growth
- Communication and teamwork
Benefits & Growth Opportunities
- Flexible part‑time schedule with weekday availability; no weekends required
- Paid onboarding and hands‑on training
- Ongoing supervision from experienced BCBAs
- Paid RBT certification (training, exam, and supervision included)
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Regular coaching and feedback to build skills and confidence
- Support transitioning from part‑time to full‑time when ready
- Clear growth paths into Full‑Time BT, Lead BT, ABA Instructor, ACS, and BCBA roles
- Recognition for reliability, flexibility, and growth; team events, trainings, and celebrations
Pay Range
- Hourly Rate: $20.00 – $25.50/hr (based on education and experience)
Additional Factors That May Increase Starting Pay
- Prior ABA or behavioral health experience
- Higher education or relevant coursework
- Fluency in additional languages
- Advanced certifications or specialized training
Qualifications & Essential Job Functions
- Minimum age of 18
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to actively engage in child‑centered play and therapeutic activities
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including:
- Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs
- Bending, kneeling, squatting, and transitioning between activities and locations
- Responding appropriately to challenging behaviors, including aggression or elopement
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel consistently within your assigned service region
- Valid driver’s license and punctual attendance
- Comfort working across home, school, and community settings
- No prior ABA experience required – we train you
Experience That Transfers Well
- Childcare or education (nanny, tutor, paraprofessional)
- College students in psychology, education, social work, or related fields
- Mental health or human services roles
- Camp counselor, volunteer, or youth program experience
Why CAS is Different
- Provide flexibility without sacrificing clinical quality
- Offer real training and meaningful support
- Create clear, supported paths to full‑time employment
- Value reliability, growth, and long‑term potential