Autism Paraprofessional - Training Provided
Behavioral Health Works, Inc. · Yorba Linda, CA · 6 days ago
On-siteEducation$23–$28/hrPart-time
Why BHW?
At Behavioral Health Works, we're dedicated to helping children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) thrive through personalized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Our team includes Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), Supervisors, and Behavior Technicians who work closely with families to build skills, celebrate successes, and make a meaningful impact in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
What You'll Bring
- Provide in-home & community-based ABA therapy
- Track client progress during sessions
- Strong communication skills
- Fun, energetic, and able to handle active kiddos
Here's What We're Looking For
- Minimum of 60 College Credits completed OR 6-months of recent work experience with children with developmental disabilities OR an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certification
- Must meet minimum availability of 4 days a week for 4 hours a day (After 3pm)
- You'll need reliable transportation & must be comfortable driving to client sessions
- Access and ability to use a smartphone or similar device with internet services capable of capturing client session data
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crouch, bend, and stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to frequently transition between floor and standing positions throughout the workday
- Ability to actively engage with children and move quickly within home, clinic, school, and community settings to ensure client safety and provide effective support
- Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviors and implement behavior intervention strategies
- Ability to lift, move, or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to use a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic devices for documentation, communication, and data collection
- Ability to travel between client locations and perform the essential functions of the position in various environments
Reasonable Accommodations
- May be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position
Expected Hours
- Part-time 10 - 15 hours per week
Who We're Looking For
- 6-months of recent experience as a Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Special Education Aide, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Respite Worker, Youth Coach, Preschool Teacher, Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Provider, Nanny, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Tutor, Substitute Teacher, Behavioral Health Technician, Interventionist, Social Services Worker, Foster Care Worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Autism Advocate, Mental Health Advocate, After-School Program Staff, Childcare Volunteer, or in a similar role supporting children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities
- Currently pursuing or have completed college coursework or a degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field
Pay & Benefits
- Competitive Compensation - $23.00/hr - $28.00/hr (DOE)
- Part-time employees have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits, including Dental, Vision, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Chiropractic Care, Voluntary Life Insurance, and AFLAC supplemental insurance programs
- Company-Observed Holidays (Non-Working Days)
- Professional Growth - A role where you can keep leveling up
- Flexible Schedules - A schedule with balance
- Travel Reimbursement - Drive supported by us
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reduction for Partnered Universities: All BHW employees are eligible to enroll in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral-level programs and take advantage of discounted tuition with all of our affiliated universities. Partners include: National University, California Southern University, Vanguard University, Capella University, Purdue Global, and William James University.