Behavior Technician

Location: California

Education Level High School## Description Working as a Behavior Technician with children with Autism will provide all of this and more:
* No two days are exactly the same - you will not get bored here!
* Gain skills, and a national certification that will strengthen your qualifications for a wide variety of career paths.
* See the impact of your work first-hand, every single day as you watch the children you work with display new skills, speak new words, and accomplish goals they couldn’t do before.

Working as a Behavior Technician with Possibilities offers these additional benefits:
* Extremely flexible schedule, created in 3-hour shifts, between 9:00am & 7:00pm. Perfect for working around college classes, parenting responsibilities, or life in general.
* Upbeat, positive atmosphere with awesome co-workers.
* Paid time off even for part-time employees!

Possibilities ABA provides all the training you will need to be successful in this position, including earning your Registered Behavior Technician certification!

Join our team now and capture incredible opportunities to lead and grow with us as we expand our services throughout Southern Utah & South Dakota!
- Education & Experience  
* Minimum Requirement:
High School Diploma (or equivalent)  
* Preferred:
Relevant college degree and coursework  
* Preferred:
Experience working with children and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

- Physical Requirements   
* Mobility:
Position requires the ability to safely navigate stairs and move throughout all areas of the facility, including basement and upper floors, without the use of an elevator or ramp, including multiple trips per day as needed to access therapy rooms.  
* Active Movement:
Position requires frequent standing, walking, and active movement throughout the therapy floor, including therapy rooms, cafeteria tables, and play areas, for multiple hours per day. Duties involve a fast-paced environment and may include climbing on play equipment, kneeling, crouching, and assisting children at their level.  
* Child Engagement:
Ability to actively engage with children, including kneeling, sitting on the floor, and playing. Must be able to move quickly, including brief running, to keep pace with a child who may elope or require immediate physical support for safety. Ability to transition between sitting, kneeling, or crouching on the ground to standing quickly to engage with and support children as needed.

* Lifting Requirements:
Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 30 pounds, occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, and rarely lift up to 75 pounds.  
* Environmental Exposure:
Ability to tolerate exposure to bodily fluids of children, including urine, feces, and saliva, as well as common classroom and household substances such as craft supplies (glue, markers, paints), cleaning products, pet dander, and other typical environmental allergens. Must be able to tolerate these substances through both skin contact and inhalation during daily activities.  
* Noise:
Ability to tolerate a loud and stimulating environment, including children yelling, playing, and engaging in various activities throughout the day. Employees must be able to maintain focus and perform duties effectively despite potential auditory and visual stimulation.  
* Technology/Visual/Hearing Requirements:
Ability to see, touch, and utilize technology devices to access schedules, track data, complete session notes, and communicate with co-workers using computers, tablets, and other technology. Frequent use of hands and eyes is required to complete these tasks accurately throughout the workday. Hearing is essential to conduct therapy sessions, respond to children’s needs, and remain alert in emergency situations to ensure the safety of children.

- Compensation/Pay:

* Starting Pay: $14–$16 per hour, depending on qualifications; effective until RBT certification or recertification is obtained.  
* Certified Pay: $18–$25 per hour, depending on experience; effective after obtaining or renewing RBT certification.

- Work Location:

Client’s homes, community locations, and treatment center
- Benefits:

* Paid time off for all staff  
* Reimbursements for travel costs (if applicable; based on scheduling)  
* Work Monday to Friday, No weekends  
* Flexible Schedule  
* Insurance options available to Full-Time employees
#J-18808-Ljbffr