Job Description

Substitute School Behavior Technician

Department: School ABA - Behavioral Support

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Glendale, CA

Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00 / hour

Join Our Team as a Substitute School-Based Behavior Technician!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? 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 School Behavior Technician.

Schedule School cases start as early as 7:30am and end as late as 4:00pm, however times vary depending on specific case/school.

• A minimum availability of 8:00am – 3:00pm, Mon– Fri is preferred

A Day in the life of a Substitute School Behavior Technician

• Use a model of therapy referred to as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the school setting.
• Trained in evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis principles and provide behavioral support for students requiring 1:1 care. Not to worry, we have a great training program!
• Assigned to either 1:1 or embedded classroom support cases
• Analyzes environmental factors that may be inhibiting the student’s ability to access their curriculum and works with the student’s support team to achieve their goals most productively.
• Receive ongoing training and supervision throughout the treatment period by a BCBA or a Master/Doctorate level ABA Supervisor.
• The ultimate goal is to enable the student to achieve the greatest possible academic, social, and emotional success in his/her school environment.
• Effective ABA intervention is not a “one size fits all” approach and should never be viewed as a “canned” set of programs or drills. On the contrary, our multi-disciplinary team customizes the intervention to each learner’s skills, needs, interests, developmental profile, preferences, and setting.

Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus completed college courses (60 units) OR an associate's degree
• 1 year or more of ABA experience
• Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds, sit, and run as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable source of transportation, and active auto insurance
• Passion for working with children, youth, and young adults with developmental disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• ABA experience in a classroom setting 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.
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 1 full school year to ensure students can reach their potential
• Bilingual

Benefits & Perks - What we bring to the table

Benefits & Perks!

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits package (for qualifying employees)
• Fully reimbursed Registered Behavior Technician® certification
• Paid travel time in between clients & Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) with a company match
• Sick/mental wellness time off & Paid Time Off