Autism Support Specialist (Entry-Level)
New Yesterday
Job Description
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: Torrance 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.
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 after 3pm.
What You'll Do as a Behavior Technician
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!
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/
What We Are Looking For
- A high school grad (or above!) who enjoys working with children
- At least 6 months of experience—paid or unpaid (volunteer or exposure) —supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
- Someone energetic, patient, and ready to learn
- Valid driver’s license, own reliable source of transportation, and active auto insurance
- Willing to travel locally for sessions with clients (30 minutes or less)
- Passion for working with children and youth with developmental disabilities
- Associate or Bachelor's degree
- ABA experience or RBT Certified
- Experienced and comfortable managing a wide variety of maladaptive behaviors, ranging anywhere from non-compliance, elopement, verbal and physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors, etc.
- Bilingual
Perks You'll Love
- Paid training & paid RBT certification
- Paid drive time & mileage reimbursement
- Paid gap time for in between sessions
- Growth opportunities in behavioral health
- Inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture
- Company issued iPad
- Fully reimbursed Registered Behavior Technician® certification
- 401(k) with a company match
- Sick/mental wellness 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
Start your journey with Holding Hands today!
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- Location:
- Torrance
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Personal Care
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