Description Now Hiring: Autism Support Specialist (Entry-Level)

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: Calabasas 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

Training:   2 weeks, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

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 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/ 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

Bonus Qualifications 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

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!

#HHEDU1 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.