School-based Behavior Technician

Description

Join Our Team as a School-Based Behavior Technician!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Do you have a knack for fostering positive behavior and creating a supportive learning environment?

Holding Hands Inc. is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a School Behavior Technician.

Schedule : School cases start as early as 7 : 30am and end as late as 4 : 00pm, however times vary depending on specific case / school.

• A minimum availability of 8 : 00am 3 : 00pm, Mon Fri is required.
• Full-time hours available

A Day in the life of a School Behavior Technician

• Use a model of therapy referred to as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in the school setting.
• Trained in evidence-based Applied Behavior Analysis principles and provide behavioral support for students requiring 1 : 1 care.

Not to worry, we have a great training program!

• Assigned to either 1 : 1 or embedded classroom support cases
• Analyzes environmental factors that may be inhibiting the student’s ability to access their curriculum and works with the student’s support team to achieve their goals most productively.
• Receive ongoing training and supervision throughout the treatment period by a BCBA or a Master / Doctorate level ABA Supervisor.
• The ultimate goal is to enable the student to achieve the greatest possible academic, social, and emotional success in his / her school environment.
• Effective ABA intervention is not a one size fits all approach and should never be viewed as a canned set of programs or drills.

On the contrary, our multi-disciplinary team customizes the intervention to each learner’s skills, needs, interests, developmental profile, preferences, and setting.

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Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus completed college courses (60 units) OR an associate's degree
• 1 year or more of ABA experience
• Must be able to lift at least 10 pounds, sit, and run as needed.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable source of transportation, and active auto insurance
• Passion for working with children, youth, and young adults with developmental disabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• ABA experience in a classroom setting or RBT Certified
• CPR certification in both pediatrics and adults
• Experienced and comfortable managing a wide variety of maladaptive behaviors, ranging anywhere from non-compliance, elopement, verbal and physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors, etc.
• Ability to commit to a minimum of 1 full school year to ensure students can reach their potential
• Bilingual

Benefits & Perks - What we bring to the table

Why join the Holding Hands Team?

• Make a meaningful impact : Join a team dedicated to helping students thrive academically and socially.
• 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.
• Professional growth opportunities : Take advantage of ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• In addition to supporting our client's growth, 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.
• Supportive work environment : Be part of a collaborative team that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
• DEI training for all new hires
• Monthly staff DEI support group

Benefits & Perks!

• Fully reimbursed Registered Behavior Technician® certification
• Paid travel time in between clients & Mileage reimbursement
• Paid gap time for in between sessions
• 401(k) with a company match
• Sick / mental wellness time off & Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Package
• Unlimited Referral Bonus
• 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
• Annual Performance Reviews with opportunity for pay increases

Holding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Holding Hands Inc. does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities / operations.

These activities include staffing on cases, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, families, and our vendors.

Holding Hands will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.

After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Holding Hands is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

Holding Hands was founded in 2003. We currently have 5 clinics based throughout LA County (Burbank, Calabasas, Los Angeles, Whittier, & Rosemead), plus we are opening at least 4 additional clinics this year! We 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 is our interdisciplinary and person-centered 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™ We take 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.

We practice what we preach as diversity, equity, and inclusion is continuously embraced throughout Holding Hands. We serve a diverse population in a variety of SES areas and advocate for those who are underserved or may have barriers to access care.

We are all learning and growing together and our company's culture promotes this space.