Autism Behavior Technician

Description

Make an Impact. Build a Career. No Experience Needed.

What if your work as a Behavior Technician could change lives every single day while building a meaningful career? At Holding Hands, our Behavior Technician team delivers impactful, one-on-one care that helps children, adolescents and adults grow, develop, and thrive. As a Behavior Technician, you’ll provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy across Clinic, Home, Community, and School settings while being supported by experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a collaborative clinical team.

Compensation & Benefits for Behavior Technician
•$ 22-$28/hour Direct Therapy rate
• Fully paid training (no experience required)
• RBT certification support + exam reimbursement
• Flexible part-time schedules (15–30 hours/week)
• Mileage reimbursement between sessions
• Clear career path: Behavior Technician → Mid-level→ BCBA

Key Responsibilities as a Behavior Technician

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy as a Behavior Technician
• Implement treatment plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
• Support skill development, communication, and independence
• Collect and track client data accurately
• Collaborate with BCBAs and clinical team members
• Build strong, supportive relationships with clients and families

Behavior Technician Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED required
• Reliable transportation required
• Willingness to learn and grow in the field of ABA
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why Apply as a Behavior Technician?

• No prior experience required to start your career as a Behavior Technician
• Hands-on training and ongoing mentorship
• Meaningful, rewarding work with real impact
• Growth opportunities into advanced clinical roles

Holding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Holding Hands Inc. does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities/operations. These activities include staffing on cases, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, families, and our vendors.

Holding Hands will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Holding Hands is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Holding Hands was founded in 2003. We currently have 5 clinics based throughout LA County (Burbank, Calabasas, Los Angeles, Whittier, & Rosemead), plus we are opening at least 4 additional clinics this year! We serve over 1,500 neurodiverse individuals in the home, school, clinic, and community per week. We serve children, teens, and adults with various neurodiverse diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Anxiety, OCD, and related developmental and mental health needs.

What differentiates us is our interdisciplinary and person-centered approach. With multiple modalities accessible, we can better support our clients and families’ individual needs and provide training opportunities in different modalities. We provide ABA, Social Skills Groups, Modified Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Counseling and DIR®/ Floortime™ We take a person-centered approach and focuses on the child's strengths and individual differences, while developing an intervention plan that addresses his or her unique profile.

“We practice what we preach” as diversity, equity, and inclusion is continuously embraced throughout Holding Hands. We serve a diverse population in a variety of SES areas and advocate for those who are underserved or may have barriers to access care. We are all learning and growing together and our company's culture promotes this space.