Healthcare

Behavior Technician | Youth Coaches & Camp Counselors | $23–$25/hr.

CaliforniaOnsiteFull TimePosted 21 days ago

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Required skills

Behavior Technician
Autism
Communication Skills
Play Skills
Social Skills
Life Skills
Data Collection
Childhood Vaccinations
TB Test
Valid Driver's License

Nice to have

Youth Sports Coach
Camp Counselor
Recreation Leader
Youth Program Instructor

Role summary

FirstSteps is seeking a Behavior Technician to work one-on-one with children aged 2-13 with autism. This role involves helping children develop communication, play, social, and life skills. The company provides paid RBT training and certification, hands-on training, mentorship, and clinical support. There are multiple opportunities for hourly raises based on completing instructor development bundles and accumulating clinical experience. Previous experience in coaching or youth programs is a plus, but not required. The role requires reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and the ability to perform physical tasks.

About FirstSteps

The FirstSteps Team is inspired by the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. To that end, our mission is twofold: to provide the best evidence-based, behavior analytic treatment to our children diagnosed with autism and related learning differences, and to offer a positive, collaborative, and dynamic work experience for our team. We are steadfastly committed to ongoing training and mentorship of our employees, always motivated to support the next generation of clinical leaders in our field and at FirstSteps. Our greatest reward is witnessing the rapid and joyful learning of our little ones and knowing that together, we are creating more happy days for the kids and families we serve.

$23–$25/hr + Paid RBT Certification + Multiple $1/hr Growth Opportunities

Love coaching, encouraging, and helping young kids build new skills? We want to meet with you to discuss our Behavior Technician role!

At FirstSteps, you’ll work one-on-one with children ages 2–13 with autism, using your creativity, patience, and ability to motivate kids to help them build communication, play, social, and everyday life skills. No ABA experience required. We’ll teach you the clinical skills, pay for your RBT certification, and support your growth every step of the way.

-> Curious what that looks like? Check out our Day in the Life and ChatRBT Reel series on Instagram: @firststepsforkids

Learn More. Earn More. Keep Growing.

Our Instructor Development & Engagement Program gives you a clear path to grow. Complete an Instructor Development Bundle plus 350 hours of direct clinical experience to earn a $1/hr raise that matches your new skillset. Complete multiple bundles in a year and unlock multiple opportunities to grow your career.

What You’ll Get

$23–$25/hr to start, depending on experience

Multiple $1/hr growth opportunities as you build clinical skills

Paid RBT training and certification

Hands-on training, mentorship, and clinical support

Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement

Data stipend

Health, dental, and vision with employer contributions

401(k) match, PTO, and tuition discounts

Your Experience Could Be a Great Fit

Have experience as a youth sports coach, camp counselor, recreation leader, or youth program instructor? Your ability to engage kids, adapt on the fly, build confidence, and celebrate progress is a great foundation for this role.

Many of our BCBAs started as Behavior Technicians at FirstSteps. Bring the skills you already have. Build new ones. Discover where a career in behavioral health can take you.

Ready to get started? We’d love to meet you.

Health & Safety Requirements

Childhood vaccinations (MMR and Varicella) and a non-reactive TB test

Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance

Ability to lift 50 lbs, sit on floors or child-sized furniture, and move quickly from a seated position to a running stance

For more information about FirstSteps for Kids, we encourage you to visit our website at www.firststepsforkids.com.

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