Start Your Career in Behavioral Health with Active Steps!
No experience required – comprehensive paid training provided.
TO BE CONSIDERED - MUST HAVE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Current auto insurance policy in your name
- Reliable transportation to travel between client locations throughout the workday
Position Details:
Location: Santa Ana and surrounding areas
Schedule: Part-time, Monday–Friday (Saturday and Sunday availability optional)
Hours: Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week between 3:00 PM–8:00 PM. Candidates must maintain a consistent schedule for at least 6 months.
Pay: $21 - $24.50 an hour
$500 Sign-On Bonus
Receive a $500 sign-on bonus after successfully completing your 90-day probationary period.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance required
- Ability to travel regularly between client locations
- Completion of BTL1 Certification & in-person training required (training and costs covered by Active Steps)
- Ability to actively engage with children, including sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, running, and standing for extended periods
- Strong communication skills and a desire to work with children
- Experience working with children is a plus, but not required
- Ability to commit to a consistent work schedule for at least 6 months
About the Role
As a Behavior Technician, you will work one-on-one with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping them build communication, social, daily living, and behavioral skills through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
This is a highly active, hands-on role that takes place in clients' homes, schools, community settings, and clinics. Behavior Technicians travel between sessions throughout the day and work directly with children through play, movement, learning activities, and skill-building exercises.
This position is ideal for individuals interested in behavioral health, psychology, education, social work, child development, or related fields. No prior ABA experience is required—we provide all training and ongoing support needed for success.
Responsibilities
- Travel to client homes, schools, community locations, and clinic settings to provide ABA therapy services
- Implement individualized treatment plans developed by Behavior Analysts
- Teach and reinforce communication, social, behavioral, and daily living skills
- Collect and accurately document session data and client progress
- Support skill development and behavior reduction goals
- Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality for scheduled sessions
- Collaborate with a clinical team dedicated to improving client outcomes
- Create a positive, supportive environment for clients and families
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $21.00-$24.50 an hour
- Flexible schedule designs
- Monthly Phone Allowance
- Computer and Tablet Allowance
- Paid Mileage and Drive Time
- Performance Bonus Program
- BCAT, RBT, and ABAT Credentialing Reimbursement and Bonus
- One-on-One Career Planning with Senior Executives
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Scholarship & Tuition Partnership with Capella University
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options (Full-Time Employees)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Full-Time Employees)
Additional Requirements
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, as required by state law and our licensing and contractual obligations.
Join Active Steps and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while building valuable experience and a strong foundation for a career in behavioral health.
Active Steps participates in California’s Fair Chance hiring initiative and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. This position has been classified as a Type Two position under California SB 55.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
- Do you have reliable transportation available to you for all working hours?
- What is your work availability? Are you available to work in the afternoons and evening hours (2pm-8pm)?
- Do you have auto insurance for your vehicle?
- Please provide your email address.
- Do you have a valid/clean driver's license?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Ana, CA 92735 (Required)
Work Location: In person
