Behavior Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

This role is an excellent entry point-or next step -for anyone interested in building a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). As a Behavior Technician, you'll work hands-on with children and their families to deliver personalized ABA programs that support growth and learning. Services may occur in the client's home or out in the community, depending on what the child needs. Most shifts run Monday through Friday from 3 : 00 PM to 8 : 00 PM, and scheduling can be adjusted to fit your availability. Compensation ranges from $20 to $27 per hour, based on your background and skill level. Applicants fluent in Spanish qualify for an enhanced pay rate.

Responsibilities

Behavior Technicians play a vital role in helping children build communication abilities, social skills, and independence within daily routines. You'll use research-supported teaching methods to help clients learn new behaviors while reducing those that interfere with safety or autonomy. Individuals who have studied psychology, education, social services, or similar areas are strongly encouraged to apply. To excel in this position, you'll need to be dependable, compassionate, and genuinely invested in helping clients make meaningful progress.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a current driver's license, dependable transportation, and active car insurance that includes the technician as an insured driver. Additional requirements include a negative TB test and the ability to communicate clearly, think creatively, and maintain a professional demeanor. The role also involves lifting up to 50 pounds and working collaboratively with other team members. In return, you'll receive competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and a supportive work culture focused on personal and professional development.

Other benefits include :

• Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, mileage reimbursement, and drive time pay
• Complimentary 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and professional development opportunities
• Structured performance-based pay increases, including raises for consistent availability and RBT certification

Incentive Pay Structure

Cancellation Policy

To protect staff time and earnings, we maintain a clear cancellation policy. Paid cancellations are provided for up to 2 hours of pay if a client cancels within 30 minutes or less of the scheduled start time and / or technician has already departed for the session. We also actively monitor and address excessive client cancellations to protect technician schedules and maintain consistent hours.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to the success of every Behavior Technician, offering paid initial training and ongoing learning opportunities. At Ad Astra, our mission is to foster a culture of guided independence, delivering an engaging client experience that builds meaningful skills and long-term outcomes for today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Qualifications for this role include strong communication skills, teamwork ability, experience with the pediatric population.

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