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Behavior Technician (BT)

Alongside ABA logoAlongside ABA$20–$27/hr12 locations in United StatesPart timePosted 4d ago
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About the job

Why You'll Love this Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Job!

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and ready for a career where your work truly makes a difference? Join Alongside ABA as a Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and be part of a team that transforms lives through compassionate, evidence-based care.

As a Behavior Technician, you'll deliver one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism and related developmental differences. Under the guidance of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), you'll follow individualized treatment plans, collect data, and help build skills in communication, social interaction, and daily living.

Pay: $22 - $27 / hour (based on experience and education)

Work Environment: Must be open to school, home, and clinic settings

Schedule: Part-Time: Monday-Friday from 8am – 6pm

Please note: This is a year-round, ongoing position. We are not hiring for seasonal roles.

Why Alongside?

  • Growth Opportunities : Career advancement & development support
  • 401(K) Match : Invest in your future with employer contributions after 1-year of service
  • Paid Drive Time and Mileage Reimbursement: Travel between sessions covered
  • Referral Bonus: Earn $100 for successful BT/RBT referrals
  • Paid Training - Training Schedule:
  • Training requires 8 consecutive business days of availability: Monday - Friday, followed by Monday-Wednesday of the next week.
  • 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with the final Wednesday from 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

*additional benefits available for full-time employees!

At Alongside, your work strengthens families and futures - turning everyday challenges into lasting breakthroughs that families carry forward. You are supported at every step by people who show up, stand beside one another, and build trust, belonging, and connection that reach beyond the workplace.

Responsibilities

  • Work effectively in school, home, and clinic settings while adapting strategies to each environment
  • Implement individualized ABA programs under the direction of the supervising BCBA
  • Collect and record accurate session data using agency-approved software (e.g., Boost, HiRasmus)
  • Maintain professional communication with supervisors, families, and team members
  • Participate in required training sessions, team meetings, and supervision hours
  • Ensure compliance with all clinical, ethical, and confidentiality standards
  • The role may require responding to challenging or unsafe behaviors consistent with training and company protocols

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or related field preferred
  • Experience working with children or individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
  • Valid California Class C driver's license, valid insurance, and own transportation
  • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate, patient, and eager to learn
  • RBT certification preferred
  • Must pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, take a TB test, and show proof of required vaccinations during our onboarding. Costs will be reimbursed with the first regular payroll.

Physical Requirements

  • Frequently lift objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds from a lower to a higher position and/or frequently move objects weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds horizontally from position-to-position
  • Frequent standing, walking, running, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, sitting on the floor, ascend or descend stairs

Alongside is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status or disability, as well as other classifications protected by applicable state or local laws.

From Alongside ABA's job posting for Van Nuys, CA, checked Oct 20, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Alongside ABA hires mental health staff and front-office staff in Chula Vista, Oceanside and other towns in California.

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