Behavioral Technician

*NOW HIRING for our Burbank and San Fernando Valley offices which serve areas such as Calabasas, North Hollywood, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Canoga Park, West Lake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Hidden Hills, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Encino,* *Studio City, Burbank, Sherman Oaks*, *and surrounding areas.
We have 4 other clinics we are hiring for so if this area is not within your vicinity, still apply and we can match you to an area within your reach.
* *Why join the Holding Hands Team?* Holding Hands was founded in 2003.
We currently have 4 clinics based throughout LA County (Burbank, San Fernando Valley, 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 from other agencies is our interdisciplinary 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™ 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.
Our clinical team takes 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.
In addition to supporting our clients grow, 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.
*What to expect as a Behavior Technician?* *Behavior Technicians will be using a model of therapy referred to as* *ABA* *Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)* is a widely recognized, research-based treatment methodology for understanding and improving human behavior.
Our clinical team uses scientifically proven ABA methods to bring about positive, meaningful changes in the lives of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Our Behavior Technicians collaborate with our clinical team to implement an intervention plan catered to the individual’s specific needs, while collecting observational data and sessions notes.
ABA looks to reduce target behaviors and help clients develop new skills and more functional behaviors to foster the individual’s independence.
Upon being hired Behavior Technicians are required to get the Registered Behavior Technician® Certification within 60 days of employment if not already certified.
_https://www.
holdinghandsinc.
com/home-center/_ *Minimum qualifications* * High school diploma – Bachelor’s degree and or RBT preferred * 1 year experience * Willing to drive up to 30 minutes/20 miles to clients * Valid driver’s license, reliable source of transportation, and auto insurance * Must pass a criminal background check (Livescan DOJ & FBI) * Current TB clearance * CPR certification in both pediatrics and adults * *Minimum of a 1-year commitment is REQUIRED* * Bilingual (Preferred) * Registered Behavior Technician® Certification (Preferred) *Where and when do sessions take place?* Our Burbank and San Fernando Valley offices serve areas such as Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, North Hollywood, Northridge, Woodland Hills, West Lake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills, Hidden Hills, Simi Valley, Encino, Studio City, Thousand Oaks and surrounding areas.
Sessions are primarily 2 to 4 hours and take place primarily in the client’s homes or families have the option to request sessions at one of our clinics.
Services are offered between 9 am – 8:00pm, Monday through Sunday.
Currently have a need and hiring for: * *Monday – Friday: 1:00pm – 8:00pm and Weekends: 9:00am – 4:00pm* * PART-TIME and FULL-TIME positions are available depending on the schedule of availability.
*Pay, Benefits and Perks* *Pay: *Hourly rate is pending education level, years of experience, additional languages, certifications, and licenses.
Our Behavior Technician position pay range is *between $22 - $26.
* *Our Benefits *(pending part_-time or full-time status after your first 90 days)__*:*_ * Fully reimbursed Registered Behavior Technician® certification process during new hire training * Paid Trainings * Paid travel time in between clients * Mileage reimbursement * Paid gap time * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) * 48 hours of sick/mental wellness time off * Accrued vacation time off * Paid Holidays * $200 continued education allowance * Staff Referral Bonus *Perks* * Access to FDA approved COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Tests and PPE supplies * Toy library * Unlimited referral bonuses * 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 * Opportunities for interdisciplinary training, growth and clinical opportunities *What are you waiting for? Come join the Holding Hands family and make a meaningful impact and connection within your community.
* Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $22.
00 - $26.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Life insurance * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekends as needed Application Question(s): * What is the best email address to contact you? * Are you looking for a part time employment, full time employment, or open to both? * What zip code do you currently reside in? (If moving to Los Angeles county in the near future, please include the zip code you will be moving to and the anticipated moving date) * What is your availability to work? (Please include days and specific time frames) * How many years of professional experience do you have working with individuals with developmental disabilities? * Are you comfortable with a 30 minute/up to 20 mile commute to clients? * Do you have an automobile, active auto insurance, and a valid Driver's License? Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Language: * Spanish/Armenian (Preferred) Work Location: On the road