Full Time Behavior Technician - Youth Support Program- La Verne, CA

The Stepping Stones Group, LLC; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Autism Services is seeking a Behavior Technician to support youth with complex behavioral needs in a structured on-site program in La Verne, CA. The role offers a stable weekday schedule with competitive hourly pay and strong clinical supervision under BCBA oversight.

Responsibilities include implementing individualized behavior strategies, data collection, and collaboration with clinical teams. Eligible candidates will have ABA experience, CPI training, and potential RBT certification

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 for employment.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior ABA experience is required to work with intensive behaviors.
• CPI certification is required and provided by CAS.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, consistent relationships with youth in a structured program setting.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group behavioral support.
• Implement behavior intervention plans for intensive behaviors.
• Respond to escalated moments using CPI techniques.
• Support skill development in communication, behavior regulation, and daily routines.
• Collect accurate data and session documentation.

Skills

ABA experience

CPI training

RBT certification

Behavioral data collection

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Youth Support Program

Full-Time | Monday-Thursday & Friday | La Verne, CA | Pay: $21.00- $26.00

Some of the most meaningful relationships you'll ever build will be with young people who need consistency, patience, and someone in their corner. This role is a chance to be that steady, trained presence for youth navigating some of the hardest moments of their lives.

Why Behavior Technicians Choose CAS

• The opportunity to make a real, lasting impact with youth who need consistent, skilled support
• Full-time, structured weekday schedule with no evenings or weekends
• Strong clinical support and supervision in a high-need, high-reward environment
• Specialized training and ongoing support tailored to this population
• Clear growth paths into Lead BT, ABA Instructor, ACS, and BCBA roles
• A collaborative, professional environment backed by experienced clinical supervision

At Community Autism Services

Our youth support programs emphasize consistency, safety, and strong supervision for Behavior Technicians working with young people who have complex behavioral and emotional needs. This work isn't easy-but for the right person, it's some of the most rewarding work there is. Every session is a chance to build trust, model regulation, and show a young person that someone believes in them.

The CAS Experience

Schedule & Stability

• M, Tu, W, F: 8:15AM-2:24P (+ 60-minute unpaid lunch break), Th: 8:15AM-11:45AM
• opportunity to pick up afternoon based cases
• Services delivered on-site within a structured, secure program setting
• Consistent routines that give youth a stable point in their day

Training, Support & Growth

• Paid onboarding and specialized training for working with intensive behaviors
• Required CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification, provided and maintained through CAS
• Ongoing supervision from experienced BCBAs
• Paid RBT certification (training, exam, and supervision included), if not already held
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Clear, skill-based pathways for advancement

Recognition & Team Culture

• Performance-based pay increases
• Annual bonuses for eligible BTs and RBTs
• Inclusion in team events, trainings, and celebrations
• A culture built on teamwork, professionalism, and encouragement

Role Overview

As a Behavior Technician, you'll be a stabilizing, trusted presence for youth navigating significant behavioral and emotional challenges. Working under BCBA supervision, you'll implement individualized behavior strategies, respond calmly to escalated moments, and help create the structure and consistency many of these young people haven't had. Your role matters not just for behavioral progress, but for showing up as a steady, caring adult in a young person's day.

What You'll Do

• Build trusting, consistent relationships with youth in a structured program setting
• Provide 1:1 and small-group behavioral support
• Implement behavior intervention strategies and treatment plans for intensive and complex behaviors
• Respond safely and appropriately to challenging moments using CPI techniques
• Support skill development related to communication, behavior regulation, and daily routines
• Collect accurate behavioral data and session documentation
• Collaborate with program staff, educators, and clinical supervisors
• Support youth through transitions, routines, and escalated moments with patience and consistency
• Maintain professionalism and safety awareness in a secure program environment

How Success Is Measured

• Building genuine trust and rapport with youth, even in high-stress moments
• Safe, appropriate responses to challenging behavior
• Accurate data collection and follow-through
• Strong collaboration with program and clinical teams
• Openness to feedback and continued skill development
• Reliability, professionalism, and steady, positive engagement

Pay Information

Hourly Rate: $21.00-$26.00

Starting pay is based on education, experience, and bilingual skills. Additional compensation may be considered for prior ABA experience, RBT certification, or fluency in languages that support the individuals and families we serve.

Qualifications & Essential Job Functions

• Minimum age of 18
• High School diploma or GED required
• Prior ABA experience required
• Experience working with intensive or high-acuity behaviors required

  Experience That Transfers Well

  • ABA experience with individuals exhibiting intensive or severe behaviors
  • Youth services, juvenile justice, or corrections experience
  • Behavioral health or crisis intervention work
  • School or classroom support roles with high-need populations
  • Psychology, criminal justice, or human services background

  Why CAS Is Different

  We intentionally design these roles to:

  • Give skilled, experienced BTs a place to do work that truly matters
  • Provide structure and safety without burnout
  • Offer real clinical support and supervision-not just oversight
  • Create clear paths into advanced clinical and educational roles
  • Recognize and reward the consistency, resilience, and impact this work demands

  Not Ready to Make the Jump - but Know Someone Who Is?

  We offer $250 external referral bonuses for Behavior Technician referrals. If your referral is hired and employed with us for 90 days, you get paid.

  About CAS

  Community Autism Services is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to children and families while creating meaningful, sustainable careers for our team members. As part of a nationwide organization, CAS combines the stability of scale with the heart of a community-based provider