Behavior Technician SpecialistAt — ABA YOUR WAY

Job description

Join Our Team at ABA Your Way – Where Compassion Meets Career Growth!

At ABA Your Way, we’re transforming the way ABA services are delivered, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join us in this mission! We are proud supporters of ABA reform, ensuring that our clients receive respectful, naturalistic care that values their autonomy and well-being. As a part of our team, you’ll be working in a supportive, stress-free environment where your professional growth, work-life balance, and self-care are valued every day.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Performance-Based Annual Raises: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed – we offer performance-based annual raises to reward your dedication.
• PTO for Part-Time Employees: Our part-time team members enjoy PTO, too! Just work a minimum of ten hours per week to qualify.
• Paid Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day with a paid day off, because we believe in self-care and celebrating our team members.
• A Stress-Free Environment: We’re committed to a workplace that promotes balance and well-being.
• Leadership You Can Trust: Our Chief Executive Director is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 22 years in the field, dedicated to mentoring our team and leading with experience and compassion.

What Sets Us Apart in ABA:

• No Physical Prompting: Our compassionate approach means we avoid physical prompting, focusing on respectful, client-centered strategies.
• Naturalistic Developmental Behavioral Solutions (NDBS): We make learning engaging by following our clients’ lead, incorporating meaningful skills into play and everyday interactions.

Parent Collaboration: Our team works closely with parents to ensure family support through naturalistic strategies that fit seamlessly into daily routines.

Be part of a team that values your growth, respects client autonomy, and is redefining ABA! Join ABA Your Way and make a difference today.

Current Availability: Between 2 and 8 pm Monday-Saturdays open, Sunday's also available.

Behavior Specialists are responsible for assisting behavior analysts to implement behavior reduction and skill acquisition treatment plans. The candidate will assist clients with day to day activities, monitor their behavior, record and collect data on patients’ progress, and communicate with clients. Other duties may include clerical and administrative duties.

To be successful in this role, you will display a compassionate nature, empathy, and be flexible. You should have excellent communication and time management skills, and be able to develop and maintain relationships with clients, supervisors, and colleagues. Prior experience in a behavioral health setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide direct care to clients in a one-on-one or group therapy setting to implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction treatments as directed by the supervisor.
• Collect and record data on patient behavior.
• Collaborate, communicate, and assist with the training of clients, parents, and staff.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for patients and family.
• Carry out clinical assessments and other administrative duties.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Attend training to acquire further knowledge.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to communicate with parents, co-workers, children, and other professionals
• Ability to accept constructive feedback.
• Excellent written skills.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Abide by Code of Ethics indicated by the QABA Board or BACB.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA guidelines Maintain professional business casual appearance at all times.

Basic & Physical Requirements:

• Sit, stand, bend, and play with children for the entire session averaging 1-3 hours.
• Must be able to use a computer, tablet and take electronic data accurately.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and car insurance.
• Driving to clients home up to 20 miles each way. Drive time and mileage is reimburse between clients.
• You must be able to commit to a weekly schedule

Qualifications:

• Behavior Specialist Level :
• Entry Level, High School Diploma
• Strong Work Ethics
• Professionalism
• Commitment of six months

Benefits

• PTO for part time staff
• Paid day off for your birthday!
• Annual performance based raises
• Work/Life Balance
• Team building opportunities
• Career mentoring and advancement opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• No worrying about making up client cancellations

Experience:

• Required: Must love kids, We will train
• Preferred: Experience with working with children a plus.
• Education Requirements: High School Diploma
• $23.50

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $23.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Risk Notes:

Will the student be working in a high-crime area?

It could be a possibility as we provide services throughout all Southern Ca Counties. However, if a situation arises that a staff member feels uncomfortable they are told in training to request reassignment.

Will the student ever be required to work alone at night? *

We are open to provide services until 8pm. Interns will be alone in the family home until sessions are over if they are scheduled between 6-8 PM

This section requires we check it off to proceed. Members will work alone and will walk to their cars after dark.
Student Safety AffirmationRequired *
1. Interns will never be left alone
2. Student will not work, or be required to be at work or leave work, during hours of darkness

Please describe the circumstances under which the interaction will take place. *

We are in the field to work with children on reducing inappropriate behaviors. This could include tantrums, eloping, aggression, throwing, and spitting are all possible. All staff are trained on behavior support plans and also only paired with clients of their experience and skill level.

Will the supervisor for the student(s) be working at a different location from the student? *

All BCBAs work remotely and provide telehealth supervision to the staff and clients. We also have mid level supervisors on staff that provide in person support during sessions.

Training:

Training Provided During Internship Placement
To ensure that students achieve the identified learning outcomes, the internship will include a comprehensive training program consisting of the following components:
1. General Employer Orientation (Mandatory) – Week 1
Overview of the organization’s mission, values, and policies.
Introduction to workplace expectations, confidentiality (HIPAA compliance), and professional conduct.
Safety training, including emergency procedures and de-escalation techniques.
2. Initial ABA Foundations Training – Weeks 1-2
Behavior Analysis Principles: Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), reinforcement strategies, behavior reduction techniques, and data collection methods.
Client Interaction Protocols: Training on professional interactions with clients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Ethics & Compliance: Understanding the BACB RBT Ethics Code and guidelines for ethical service delivery.
Training Literature Review: Assigned readings from ABA textbooks, peer-reviewed articles, and case studies.
3. Job Shadowing & Observation – Weeks 1-3
Students will shadow experienced Behavior Specialists and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to observe:
Implementation of Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
Data collection and progress monitoring.
Natural Environment Teaching (NET) and Discrete Trial Training (DTT) in action.
Structured debriefing sessions with supervisors to discuss observations and answer questions.
4. Hands-On Skills Training – Weeks 2-6
Supervised Application of ABA Techniques: Students will begin applying learned ABA strategies under close supervision.
Role-Playing and Simulation Exercises: Practicing behavior intervention strategies with peers before working with clients.
Data Collection Practice: Completing sample data sheets and analyzing trends before working on real cases.
Weekly One-on-One Mentor Meetings: Reviewing progress, discussing challenges, and refining intervention skills with a supervisor.
5. Gradual Increase in Responsibilities – Weeks 4-12
Client Engagement: Interns will begin directly working with clients while being observed and receiving feedback.
Independent Data Collection: Interns will independently collect, graph, and interpret behavioral data to assist in treatment planning.
Active Participation in Team Meetings: Students will engage in discussions on client progress and treatment adjustments.
Training & Skills Workshops: Additional training on Functional Communication Training (FCT), task analysis, and behavior extinction methods.
6. Evaluation & Final Competency Assessment – Weeks 11-12
Interns will undergo a final skills assessment to demonstrate proficiency in:
Behavior implementation strategies.
Data collection and analysis.
Ethical considerations and professional conduct.
Written self-reflection and supervisor evaluation to assess strengths, areas for improvement, and readiness for future professional roles.

Description of Tasks for Behavior Specialist Internship
The student intern will engage in a range of professional and pre-professional duties designed to provide hands-on experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavior intervention services. These tasks will ensure the intern demonstrates the required learning outcomes and gains practical skills for future employment in the field.

1. Direct Client Support (40%)
Assist in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) under supervision.
Utilize reinforcement strategies to increase desired behaviors and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
Support clients in developing communication, social, and adaptive skills using Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), and Functional Communication Training (FCT).
Assist in behavior de-escalation using proactive strategies to prevent crisis situations.
Engage clients in structured and play-based activities to promote skill acquisition and generalization.

2. Data Collection and Analysis (25%)
Accurately record session data on targeted behaviors using frequency counts, duration tracking, and interval recording.
Maintain detailed progress notes following each session, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Graph and analyze behavioral data trends to evaluate intervention effectiveness.
Participate in interobserver agreement (IOA) assessments to ensure reliability in data collection.
Assist in preparing progress reports for supervisors and contribute to treatment planning discussions.

3. Assessment & Program Development Support (15%)
Assist in conducting preference assessments to identify effective reinforcers.
Support BCBAs in administering skill-based assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R).
Observe and document client behaviors to help with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA).
Assist in developing task analyses for teaching new skills and daily living activities.

4. Professional Development & Team Collaboration (10%)
Attend and participate in weekly supervision meetings with a BCBA mentor.
Engage in case study discussions to analyze intervention strategies and ethical considerations.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and educators to ensure a holistic approach to intervention.
Review and discuss training literature on best practices in ABA and behavior analysis.
Complete required ethics and compliance training related to HIPAA and client confidentiality.

5. Documentation & Reporting (10%)
Maintain client confidentiality in all documentation and interactions.
Write session notes following organizational guidelines to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
Assist in preparing reports for treatment team meetings.
Document and report any incidents, progress updates, or concerns to supervisors promptly.
Organize and manage client data logs, program materials, and behavior tracking sheets.

Final Deliverables & Internship Evaluation
At the end of the internship, the student will:
\u2705 Demonstrate competency in ABA techniques and behavior intervention strategies.
\u2705 Submit a portfolio including sample session notes, data graphs, and a case study reflection.
\u2705 Complete a self-evaluation and receive supervisor feedback to assess professional growth.
\u2705 Present a final summary report detailing key takeaways from the internship experience.

Learning Outcomes

Description of Tasks for Behavior Specialist Internship
The student intern will engage in a range of professional and pre-professional duties designed to provide hands-on experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and behavior intervention services. These tasks will ensure the intern demonstrates the required learning outcomes and gains practical skills for future employment in the field.

1. Direct Client Support (50%)
Assist in implementing Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) under supervision.
Utilize reinforcement strategies to increase desired behaviors and reduce maladaptive behaviors.
Support clients in developing communication, social, and adaptive skills using Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Natural Environment Teaching (NET), and Functional Communication Training (FCT).
Assist in behavior de-escalation using proactive strategies to prevent crisis situations.
Engage clients in structured and play-based activities to promote skill acquisition and generalization.

2. Data Collection and Analysis (25%)
Accurately record session data on targeted behaviors using frequency counts, duration tracking, and interval recording.
Maintain detailed progress notes following each session, ensuring compliance with professional standards.
Graph and analyze behavioral data trends to evaluate intervention effectiveness.
Participate in interobserver agreement (IOA) assessments to ensure reliability in data collection.
Assist in preparing progress reports for supervisors and contribute to treatment planning discussions.

3. Assessment & Program Development Support (15%)
Assist in conducting preference assessments to identify effective reinforcers.
Support BCBAs in administering skill-based assessments (e.g., VB-MAPP, ABLLS-R).
Observe and document client behaviors to help with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBA).
Assist in developing task analyses for teaching new skills and daily living activities.

4. Documentation & Reporting (10%)
Maintain client confidentiality in all documentation and interactions.
Write session notes following organizational guidelines to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
Assist in preparing reports for treatment team meetings.
Document and report any incidents, progress updates, or concerns to supervisors promptly.
Organize and manage client data logs, program materials, and behavior tracking sheets.