Behavior Technician - Bakersfield
1 day ago
Job description
Position Overview
This position is an excellent entry point or growth opportunity for individuals pursuing a future in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
As a Behavior Technician, you will work directly with children and their families to carry out personalized ABA treatment plans designed to support skill development and positive behavior change.
Services are delivered in clients' homes or community environments, depending on each child's goals.Most sessions occur Monday through Friday between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with scheduling options available based on your availability.
Compensation ranges from $20 to $26 per hour, determined by experience and credentials. Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates may qualify for increased pay.Responsibilities
Behavior Technicians are instrumental in supporting children as they strengthen communication, social engagement, and daily living skills. You will apply evidence-based behavioral strategies to teach new skills and decrease behaviors that may limit safety or independence. Candidates with academic backgrounds in psychology, education, human services, or related disciplines are encouraged to apply. Success in this role requires consistency, empathy, professionalism, and a sincere commitment to helping children achieve measurable progress.
Qualifications
Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent), a valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and active auto insurance listing the employee as a covered driver.
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
$1/hour raise after maintaining consistent availability for 90 consecutive days
Additional $1/hour raise upon successfully earning RBT certification
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.
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