Autism Support Technician - Whittier, CA
2 days ago

Job description
Now Hiring: Autism Support Specialist (Entry-Level) - Also known as a Behavior Technician
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities? Do you have a knack for fostering positive behavior and creating a supportive learning environment? Holding Hands Inc. is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Behavior Technician.
Location: Whittier, CA Region | Sessions are completed in one of our beautiful clinics, the clients home, or another community location.
- We work diligently to schedule your clients within 20/miles or 30/minutes (whichever is closest) to your home to minimize commute time.
Pay: $21–$25/hr depending on experience & education
Schedule: Part-Time | hours per week
- Block Schedule Options Include:
- Block 1: Monday - Friday 3pm - 8pm
What You'll Do as a Behavior Technician
As a Behavior Technician, you'll use a proven method called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support children and teens in reaching their full potential.
You'll work one-on-one with clients in their home, school, or one of our welcoming clinics. Each day, you'll help your client learn new skills and reduce challenging behaviors in a fun, supportive, and meaningful way.
What your day might look like:
- Work 1-on-1 with kids and teens with autism and other developmental needs
- Follow a personalized therapy plan created by our clinical team
- Use play, routines, and activities to help your client grow
- Track progress by taking notes and recording behaviors
- Encourage independence and build everyday life skills
- Celebrate every win—big or small
Don't worry if you're new to ABA—we'll provide you with thorough training to ensure you feel confident and prepared. You'll also have support from our caring, multi-disciplinary team every step of the way.
Every child is unique, and so is our approach. We don't use cookie-cutter programs—instead, we tailor therapy to fit each client's needs, interests, and goals.
If you're passionate about helping others, love working with kids, and want to make a real difference, this could be the perfect fit for you
Learn more here:
Qualifications - What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 6 months of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (paid or unpaid)
- Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds, sit, and run as needed.
- Reliable source of transportation
- Must be comfortable commuting 20 miles or 30 minutes to client sessions
- Passion for working with children, youth, and young adults with developmental disabilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor's degree
- ABA experience or RBT Certified
- CPR certification in both pediatrics and adults
- Experienced and comfortable managing a wide variety of maladaptive behaviors, ranging anywhere from non-compliance, elopement, verbal and physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors, etc.
Benefits & Perks - Things You'll Love
Why join the Holding Hands Team?
- Make a meaningful impact: Join a team dedicated to helping students thrive academically and socially.
- Our work comes from the heart, not just a textbook or manual. The starting point of therapy is believing in the ability and potential behind every individual.
- Professional growth opportunities: Take advantage of ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- In addition to supporting our client's growth, we value providing our staff with various growth opportunities to continue reaching their career goals by providing training opportunities for different modalities, supervision, and mentorship.
- Supportive work environment: Be part of a collaborative team that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
- DEI training for all new hires.
Benefits & Perks
- Great technology provided such as an iPad
- Fully reimbursed Registered Behavior Technician certification
- Paid travel time in between clients & Mileage reimbursement
- Paid gap time for in between sessions
- 401(k) with a company match
- Sick/mental wellness time off & Paid Time Off
- Unlimited Referral Bonus
- Monthly Registered Behavior Technician group meetings
- Monthly ABA Student meetings for individuals collecting supervision hours towards their BCBA/BCaBA
- Annual Performance Reviews with opportunity for pay increases
No experience? No problem. If you care about kids and want to grow your skills, we'll teach you everything you need to know.
Start your journey with Holding Hands today
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