Senior Behavior Technician

Center for Applied Behavior Analysis (CABA); Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $28.00–$30.00 per hour

Travel time pay & mileage

Health, dental, vision & 401(k)

Paid sick & leave

BOSS program support

BCBA supervision hours pathway

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Leadership transparency

Job summary

Center for Applied Behavior Analysis (CABA) is seeking a Senior Behavior Technician to provide direct support across service lines, with clinical exposure and growth opportunities in our California programs.

You will mentor staff, assist with assessments and data, and coordinate with leadership to maintain high standards of care. This role offers real BCBA supervision hours and a clear path to leadership within CABA.

Qualifications

• Active RBT certification is required.
• CPR and CPI certifications are required.
• 3+ years of experience with individuals with severe challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support across CABA service lines, including Specialized Behavior Services and Adaptive Skills Program.
• Mentor, train, and support BTs and junior clinical staff.
• Observe sessions, assess performance, and give real feedback that improves practice.
• Support BCBA assessments, data graphing, report writing, and client intake.
• Collect treatment fidelity and interobserver agreement data.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical leadership and frontline staff.
• Conduct RBT evaluations and ongoing training.
• Write incident reports and progress notes per standards.
• Model the clinical and professional standards CABA is known for.

Skills

RBT certification

CPR certification

CPI certification

Job description

Whetheryou'rebrand new to ABA or finding your way back to it, you belong here. CABA was built by Dr. Rachel Taylor, a clinician who never stopped doing the work herself. She wanted to create the kind of placeshe'dwant to work, built around one idea: takegood careof your people, andthey'lltake beautiful care of the clients.At CABA we work with individuals across the lifespan with autism and other disabilities and conditions, including co-occurring needs, helping to increase independence and improve quality of life.

People come to this field fordifferent reasons. What matters is what you choose to do onceyou’rehere. CABA is built to help you see thatreason through.

The way the Taylors treat their teamisn'ta policy.It'sapromise,to their staff and to every person counting on them.

We work with older children, teens, and adults navigating autism, bipolar disorder, and complex co-occurring diagnoses. You already know what this work can be at its best. Now you want to be somewhere that recognizes what you bring to it.

You’ve Done the Work. Now Do MoreWithIt.

You know what a hard session feels like.You’vesat with a client through something nobody else would understand.You’vefigured out what works when the plan on paperwasn’tworking in the room.

You have a degree. You have direct experience.And you’ve been looking for a role thatactually valuesboth.

At CABA, Senior Behavior Technician means something.You’llwork across our SPS and day program service lines with real clinical exposure and room to grow, without being pushed into a management track youdidn’task for.You’llmentor junior staff becauseyou’vebeen where they are.You’llbetrusted withmore becauseyou’veearned it.

Thisisn’ta lateral move.It’sthe roleyou’vebeen ready for.

WhatYou’llDo

• Provide direct support across CABA service lines, includingSpecialized Behavior Services and our Adaptive Skills Program
• Mentor, train, and support BTs and junior clinical staff
• Observe sessions, assess performance, and give real feedback that makes people better
• Support BCBAs with assessments, data graphing, report writing, and client intake
• Collect treatment fidelity and interobserver agreement data
• Serve as a liaison between clinical leadership and frontline staff
• Conduct RBT evaluations and ongoing training
• Write incident reports and progress notes per CABA and funding source standards
• Model the clinical and professional standards CABA is known for

WhereThis Role CanTake You

Senior BT at CABA is a deliberate step on a path toward BCBA and beyond. We actively support staff pursuing certification, and there are clinical and leadership roles within the organization for those who want to grow here long term.

We’drather build you up than watch you leave.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• Active RBT certificationrequired
• 3 or more years of experience with individuals with severe challenging behavior
• Experience working with adults and adolescents with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health diagnoses
• CPR and CPI certificationrequired.We’llsupport you in getting certified if needed
• Valid California driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance
• Must pass TB clearance and FBI/DOJ background check
• Three professional and two personal references

Physical Requirements

This is active, hands-on work. You should be comfortable sitting on the floor, moving quickly, and providing physical support to clients when needed.This role requires the ability tolift upto 50 pounds and remain on your feet for extended periods.Reasonableaccommodationswill be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

WhatYou’llReceive

• Pay:$28.00 - $30.00
• Travel time pay and mileage reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) for qualifying full-time employees
• Paid sick and leave time
• Real-time clinical support through our BOSS® program
• A clear path toward BCBA supervision hours and senior leadership roles
• Employeeassistanceprogram covering health, wellness, and work-life balance
• Corporate discount programs for travel, electronics, wellness, and more
• A leadership team that tells the truth andlistens

A Note on Scheduling

This role covers multiple California regions. Some evenings and weekends are part ofthe reality, andwe’drather be upfront about that now.

Ifyou’reready to do more with whatyou’vebuilt, in a place that was made specifically so that work can be done right,we’dlove to meet you.

CABA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building andmaintainingan inclusive workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, California, or local law. Applicantsrequiringreasonableaccommodationsduring the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us. All requests will be handled confidentially.