Behavior Technician - Santa Cruz

GOALS is a founder-run, values-driven Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) company. If you are passionate about helping children with autism and other special needs, a job and career in ABA could be a great fit for you! Behavior Technicians work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement behavior plans at a client's home or in a community setting. Behavior Technicians help clients acquire a variety of new skills, including communication, social skills, and life skills, and reduce problem behaviors. At GOALS, we believe in helping the whole family and that everyone deserves access to care.

GOALS provides comprehensive, paid training in the principles of ABA and opportunities for shadowing and mentorship. GOALS for Autism believes strongly in quality of life for staff and provides staff ample time for personal growth and staff development. If you want to truly make a difference in the lives of children with autism while working for a company that cares about you, we want you to apply!

Day in the life of a GOALS Behavior Technician could include

• Traveling to a client's home and other community settings to deliver services
• Working 1:1 with children and adolescents to implement a behavioral plan
• Incorporating families and caregivers into therapy sessions per the treatment plan
• Collecting detailed and accurate data and service notes
• Receiving ongoing support and mentorship from GOALS supervisors

Part- and full-time positions available.

Get to know more about us and our culture: — or find us on Instagram @goals_for_autism_inc

What GOALS can offer you

• Competitive pay: $21-$25 per hour, up to $30 per hour with a current, valid RBT certificate
• Paid in-house training
• Paid travel time
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition reimbursement for employees pursuing a BCBA or BCaBA credential
• Comprehensive support and training to prepare for and maintain the RBT credential
• Benefits for full-time employees, including health care, dental, life insurance, and 401(k)
• Leadership growth and development
• Supervision opportunities for individuals accruing BCBA hours
• Creative, diverse, and forward-thinking company culture
• Opportunity to work with an amazing team of advocates making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with special needs

Requirements

• Passion for helping children with special needs, and patience is a must!
• Reliable, timely, organized, with great attention to detail
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to obtain a negative TB test
• Reliable transportation, public or private
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• College credit, an associate's degree, or a bachelor's degree preferred
• Childcare and/or special needs experience preferred
• Must be willing to work a minimum of 10-15 hours a week
• Monday-Friday availability preferred

To apply, please submit your first name, last name, email address, phone number, address, and resume, and complete the application questions, including reliable transportation, ability to lift at least 30 pounds, education, CPR and ProACT/self-defense/CPI certification, ABA experience, current RBT status and credential number if applicable, experience with children, and availability for a phone call.