ABA Behavior Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Steps Therapy specializes in providing comprehensive programs to enhance a child’s independence. By combining highly-trained Behavior Technicians, transparent data collection, and developmentally appropriate programming, we will create a program our clients can trust— with results that are evident. We provide client services primarily in San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, San Mateo, Foster City, and Redwood City. 

We are always seeking qualified Behavior Technicians who are dedicated to helping others and making a difference in a child's life! This position is ideal for individuals interested in exploring careers in education, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and psychology. Starting pay is between $18.00 - $25.00 per hour, dependent on experience, education level, and certification level.

**Please note this position is not remote/virtual and requires client services to be provided in person.**

As a Behavior Technician, you will be responsible for implementing early intervention programs to young children with special needs, and providing their families with training to reinforce learned skills.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Provide 1:1 in-home or school-based intensive behavioral therapy
• Carry out individualized lessons and behavior plans as directed by the supervisor
• Utilize ABA instructional strategies, including but not limited to discrete trial teaching, natural environment training, incidental teaching, pivotal response training, and verbal behavior
• Facilitate social skills training
• Record the child's progress, graph data, and update data sheets
• Attend team meetings as needed, as well as internal and external professional workshops
• Communicate with supervisors regarding the child's progress/behaviors and any intervention modifications
• Work collaboratively with teammates, parents, and other professionals
• Maintain an organized program binder and complete required paperwork
• Maintain agreed upon schedule for the child and arrive at scheduled sessions on time
• Make reasonable attempts to provide make-up sessions or find substitutes for missed sessions
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Perform other related duties as required

Physical Demands

• Ability to regularly stand, sit, squat, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with children preferred 
• Experience using ABA-based strategies a plus 
• Pursuing undergraduate studies in psychology or education fields a plus
• Employment conditional upon satisfactory background check

Desired Skills

• Passionate and motivated to help others
• Patient, sensitive, and empathetic
• Excellent time management skills, punctual and reliable
• Eager to learn and open to regular coaching and feedback
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

• Accrued Paid Time Off 
• Flexible Scheduling with Part-Time and Full-Time Opportunities  
• Full-Time Staff Have Access to Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, and Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• Free and Confidential Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Quarterly Health Care Expenditures (compliant with SF HCSO) if qualified
• Commuter Benefits Program
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Travel Time Compensation
• Mileage/Public Transportation Fare Reimbursement
• Cancellation Compensation if qualified
• Mentorship and Professional Development Opportunities 
• Team Building and Social Events

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We will not share your information with third parties outside of our hiring process without your consent, unless required by law.  All applicant data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for hiring purposes.  

By submitting your application, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with this policy.  If you have questions about how we handle applicant data, please contact us. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.