Behavior Technician

About the role

At Behavioral Health Works, we help children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) thrive through personalized ABA therapy. Our team of BCBAs, Supervisors, and Behavior Technicians work closely with families to build skills, celebrate wins, and make a real impact — all in a supportive, growth-focused environment. As a Behavior Technician, you’ll help teach communication, social, play, and everyday life skills using ABA therapy in home and community settings.

Benefits & compensation

• Hourly pay: $23.00 – $28.00 (DOE)
• Part-time employees have access to voluntary benefits: 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 opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Travel reimbursement
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reduction for partnered universities (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs): National University, California Southern University, Vanguard University, Capella University, Purdue Global, William James University

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based ABA therapy
• Track client progress during sessions
• Communicate effectively with families and team members
• Engage actively with children — bring energy, patience, and professionalism while implementing behavior support plans and ensuring client safety

Requirements

• 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
• Minimum availability of 3 days per week for at least 10 hours per week, with availability after 3 PM to accommodate client and family scheduling
• Reliable transportation and comfort driving to client sessions
• Access to a smartphone or similar device with internet capable of capturing client session data

Physical requirements

• Sit on the floor, kneel, bend, crouch, stand, and frequently transition between floor and standing during therapy sessions
• Lift or assist children and equipment up to 50 lbs (as required by assigned cases)
• Complete documentation using electronic devices
• Travel reliably between assigned client locations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Schedule

Part-time, 10–15 hours per week.

Preferred qualifications

We encourage you to apply if you have 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.

Also preferred: currently pursuing or 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.