Join Our Team as a 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.
A Day in the life of a School Based 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.
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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 required.
- Full-time hours
Locations: School Districts in Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Rosemead, Calabasas, and Malibu areas.
- We are expanding to other surrounding areas as well!
Compensation: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour depending on education and experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent plus completed college courses (60 units) OR an associate's degree
- 6 months 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
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
- Monthly staff DEI support group
Benefits & Perks!
- Fully reimbursed Registered Behavior Technician® certification
- Paid Trainings & $200 continued education allowance
- Paid travel time in between clients & Mileage reimbursement
- Paid gap time for in between sessions
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with a company match
- Sick/mental wellness time off & Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Unlimited Referral Bonus
- Monthly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion support meetings open to all staff
- Monthly Mental Wellness support meetings open to all staff
- Monthly Registered Behavior Technician® group meetings
- Monthly ABA Student meetings for individuals collecting supervision hours towards their BCBA/BCaBA
- Access to FDA approved COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests and PPE Supplies
- Annual Performance Reviews with opportunity for pay increases
Application & Hiring Process:
- Your application will be reviewed within 24 business hours.
- Interview request via email.
- 30-minute virtual interview with one of our amazing recruiters.
- We will follow up with you within 24 hours of your interview for the next steps. Often, we extend offers on the spot!
- Onboarding requirements leading up to your first day:
- Satisfactory criminal background check (Livescan DOJ & FBI)
- Current TB clearance or TB test scheduled
- Submission of required documents such as driver's license, auto insurance, proof of education and/or existing certifications, & covid vaccination status
- First day and training – You join the Holding Hands team and start training, which is in person and interactive. We will give you the tools needed to succeed.
Who are we?
Holding Hands was founded in 2003. We currently have 4 clinics based throughout LA County (Burbank, Calabasas, Los Angeles, Whittier) and serve over 1,500 neurodiverse individuals in the home, school, clinic, and community per week. We serve children, teens, and adults with various neurodiverse diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Anxiety, OCD, and related developmental and mental health needs.
What differentiates us is our interdisciplinary and person-centered approach. With multiple modalities accessible, we can better support our clients and families’ individual needs and provide training opportunities in different modalities. We provide ABA, Social Skills Groups, Modified Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Counseling and DIR®/ Floortime™ We take a person-centered approach and focuses on the child's strengths and individual differences, while developing an intervention plan that addresses his or her unique profile.
“We practice what we preach” as diversity, equity, and inclusion is continuously embraced throughout Holding Hands. We serve a diverse population in a variety of SES areas and advocate for those who are underserved or may have barriers to access care. We are all learning and growing together and our company's culture promotes this space.
We are also in need of Substitutes for this role who are available on call as needed Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm
What are you waiting for? Come join the Holding Hands family and make a meaningful impact and connection within your community.
We encourage you to apply if:
You have experience as a: Behavior Technician, Social Skills, Psychology, Sociology, ABA, Behavior Therapist, Behavioral Health, Behavior Specialist, ABA Therapist, Childcare, Teacher Assistant, Teacher's aide, Preschool Teacher, Paraprofessional, Youth Program Coordinator, Direct Support Professionals, Behavioral and Social Sciences, Behavioral Health Technician, Mental Health Specialist, Camp Counselor, Coach, Caregiver, Special Education, Developmental Disabilities support, Interventionist, Social Services, RBT, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Mental Health/Autism Advocate, or a related field
You are working towards a degree in or have completed a degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, Sociology, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
Holding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Holding Hands Inc. does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities/operations. These activities include staffing on cases, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, families, and our vendors.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work setting:
Education:
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person