Autism Support Specialist (Entry Level)

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Description Now Hiring: Autism Support Specialist (Entry-Level) - Also known as a Behavior Technician
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities? 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 Behavior Technician.
Location: Culver City/LA, CA Region | Sessions are completed in one of our beautiful clinics, the clients home, or another community location.   We work diligently to schedule your clients within 20/miles or 30/minutes (whichever is closest) to your home to minimize commute time.
Pay: $22–$28/hr depending on experience & education
Schedule : Part-Time Afternoons | 15 - 25+ hours per week Sessions are primarily 2 - 4 hours each
Appointment based scheduling based on your availability and the clients availability.
Must be available at least 4 days per week, for a minimum of 15 hours.
What You'll Do as a Behavior Technician As a Behavior Technician, you'll use a proven method called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support children and teens in reaching their full potential.   You’ll work one-on-one with clients in their home, school, or one of our welcoming clinics. Each day, you'll help your client learn new skills and reduce challenging behaviors in a fun, supportive, and meaningful way.     What your day might look like: Work 1-on-1 with kids and teens with autism and other developmental needs
Follow a personalized therapy plan created by our clinical team
Use play, routines, and activities to help your client grow
Track progress by taking notes and recording behaviors
Encourage independence and build everyday life skills
Celebrate every win—big or small!
Don’t worry if you're new to ABA—we’ll provide you with thorough training to ensure you feel confident and prepared. You’ll also have support from our caring, multi-disciplinary team every step of the way.   Every child is unique, and so is our approach. We don’t use cookie-cutter programs—instead, we tailor therapy to fit each client’s needs, interests, and goals.   If you're passionate about helping others, love working with kids, and want to make a real difference, this could be the perfect fit for you!   Learn more here:  https://www.holdinghandsinc.com/home-center/ Qualifications - What We Are Looking For Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent
6 months of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (paid or unpaid)
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
Must be comfortable commuting 20 miles or 30 minutes to client sessions
Passion for working with children, youth, and young adults with developmental disabilities
Preferred Qualifications Associate or bachelor's degree
ABA experience 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.
Benefits & Perks - Things You'll Love 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.
Benefits & Perks! Great technology provided such as an iPad
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
Unlimited Referral Bonus
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
No experience? No problem. If you care about kids and want to grow your skills, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Start your journey with Holding Hands today! 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.
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Location:
Culver City
Job Type:
PartTime

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