In home ABA behavior technician
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This posting states $20–$24 an hour. Open registered behavior technician jobs in California post a median of $24.26 an hour, the middle half $23–$25.50, across 110 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Registered behavior technicians employed in California earn a median of $23.62 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Hourly Pay:
Pay Rates vary between $20-$24 Based on related behavioral experience or education.
Shifts looking to fill: PM and WEEKEND Shifts, Bilingual preferred.
Make a meaningful difference, one child at a time.
If you’re looking for more than a job, join Maxim Healthcare as a Behavior Technician and help children and/or adults build skills that can support greater independence, communication, and connection.
You’ll provide one-on-one support in home-based or community-based settings, depending on each client’s individual needs, while working alongside experienced Board Certified Behavior Analysts. No two sessions are exactly alike, but every session provides an opportunity to celebrate progress and help someone reach an important goal.
Why Join Maxim?
- Competitive hourly pay with weekly paychecks
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account, life insurance, and 401(k) savings plan
- College partnership and tuition reimbursement options
- Mileage reimbursement
- Morning, afternoon, and evening schedules available
- High session utilization and makeup hours available
- Awards and recognition Program
- Opportunities to strengthen your behavioral-health skills and grow your career
What You’ll Do
- Work one-on-one with children and/or adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and similar developmental delays and behavioral health challenges
- Help individuals build social and communication skills
- Support families by addressing repetitive or restrictive behaviors
- Follow behavior-change plans created by Board Certified Behavior Analysts
- Collect and document progress, milestones, and session information accurately
- Create encouraging, structured interactions during every session
What You Bring
- Passion for working with individuals with special needs
- Strong communication skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Either:
- Completed college coursework in psychology, education, social work, behavioral science, or human development; or
- At least one year of experience working with children as a Child Development professional, Camp Counselor, Paraprofessional, Behavioral Interventionist, ABA Therapist, or Behavior Technician
Start Building a Career That Matters
Whether you bring direct ABA experience or experience supporting children in another setting, this role can help you build valuable behavioral-health skills.
Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding career as a Behavioral Technician.
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
Maxim Benefits:
Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare
Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
From Maxim Healthcare Services's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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