Behavior Technician Hemet

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Join Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services as a Behavior Technician and gain valuable hands-on experience in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This position offers an opportunity to begin or further develop your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and their families.

In this role, you will provide direct, individualized support by implementing ABA treatment programs designed to build new skills and promote positive behavioral outcomes. Services are provided in clients' homes and community-based settings based on their individualized treatment needs.

Most sessions are scheduled Monday through Friday between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM, with scheduling flexibility based on client needs and your availability.

Compensation ranges from $20–$27 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may be available for bilingual Spanish-speaking applicants.

Key Responsibilities

As a Behavior Technician, you will directly support children as they develop essential communication, social, adaptive, and everyday living skills. You will implement evidence-based ABA strategies to promote skill development, encourage greater independence, and address behaviors that may interfere with learning, safety, or daily functioning.

Individuals with coursework, degrees, or experience in psychology, education, human services, child development, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Success in this position requires a dependable and professional approach, strong interpersonal skills, patience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to helping children achieve meaningful progress.

Qualifications

To be considered for the Behavior Technician position, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Active auto insurance with the applicant listed as a covered driver
• Current negative TB test

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, creativity, reliability, and professionalism. The ability to work collaboratively with BCBAs and other members of the clinical team is essential. In addition to competitive hourly compensation, Ad Astra offers flexible scheduling, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment designed to encourage professional development and growth within the field of ABA.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

• Frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and transition between floor-level and standing positions throughout the workday.
• Actively participate in developmentally appropriate client activities, including floor-based activities, movement-based activities, transitions, and safety monitoring.
• Safely navigate assigned work environments, including homes, clinics, schools, community settings, and remote/telehealth settings, as applicable.
• Occasionally, lift, carry, push, pull, or move therapy materials and equipment, typically up to 50 pounds.
• Sit for extended periods while providing telehealth services or completing computer-based work as needed.
• Use hands and fingers to operate computers, keyboards, mobile devices, and other equipment requiring fine motor coordination.
• Maintain visual and auditory awareness to observe client behavior, monitor safety, and communicate effectively in both in-person and virtual settings.
• Read, understand, retain, and apply written and verbal information.
• Maintain attention, concentration, situational awareness, and sound judgment in dynamic environments.
• Collect, record, and submit accurate client data and session documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Maintain professionalism and emotional resilience when addressing sensitive client or employee matters, complaints, and workplace concerns.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, mileage reimbursement, and compensation for drive time
• Free 40-hour Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training and ongoing development opportunities
• Structured, performance-based pay increases, including raises tied to consistent availability and RBT certification

Incentive Pay Structure

• $1/hour raise after maintaining consistent availability for 90 consecutive days
• Additional $1/hour raise upon successfully earning RBT certification

Cancellation Policy

To protect staff time and earnings, we maintain a clear cancellation policy. Paid cancellations are provided for up to 2 hours of pay if a client cancels within 30 minutes or less of the scheduled start time and/or technician has already departed for the session. We also actively monitor and address excessive client cancellations to protect technician schedules and maintain consistent hours.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to the success of every Behavior Technician, offering paid initial training and ongoing learning opportunities. At Ad Astra, our mission is to foster a culture of guided independence, delivering an engaging client experience that builds meaningful skills and long-term outcomes for today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Ad Astra Behavior Analytic Services is an equal opportunity employer. Ad Astra prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ad Astra provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process may contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.