40 Hours Paid Training
Training aligns directly with ABAT/RBT Board standards. Virtual modules are paired with in-field client experience so candidates gain a hands-on component.
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Begin Your ABA Career in Bakersfield
Join Autism Behavior Services, Inc. as an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician and build a meaningful career supporting neurodiverse individuals.
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Who We Are
Autism Behavior Services, Inc. (ABSI) is dedicated to hiring top-tier Behavior Technicians in the Bakersfield area.
We provide comprehensive training so the people we hire can develop the skills and confidence needed to support neurodiverse individuals and their families.
ABSI also provides career-advancement opportunities that foster professional growth and development throughout your journey with our team.
Prospective part-time behavior interventionists can engage in meaningful work every day and directly experience the positive impact of their efforts.
Your work may take place in a client’s home, school, community, or our spacious Bakersfield clinic.
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What it is like to work at ABSI!
Why Choose Us
Why Work for ABSI in Bakersfield?
Build practical skills, make a visible difference, and grow in a supportive environment.
Certification
Everyone who completes training receives a certificate from TBU for QABA that meets ABAT/RBT Board requirements.
Exam Support
Autism Behavior Services, Inc. covers an eligible candidate’s first certification examination attempt.
Meaningful Work
Implement individualized behavior plans that help neurodiverse individuals develop essential life skills and achieve greater independence.
Training and Certification Support
Learn, Practice and Grow With ABSI
We combine structured education, practical experience, and ongoing professional support.
Virtual Coursework
Complete modules aligned with the educational requirements for recognized Behavior Technician pathways.
Paid Preparation
Receive 40 hours of paid training designed to prepare you for work in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Field Experience
Work alongside experienced Behavior Technicians and clinicians to connect learning with real client support.
Certificate
Complete the required training and receive your TBU for QABA certificate.
Exam Support
Receive guidance and coverage of your first eligible ABAT/RBT exam attempt.
You are supported throughout your career journey. ABSI provides ongoing mentorship and professional-development opportunities.
Meaningful Work. Real Growth.
Build Skills and Make an Impact
Support Greater Independence
As an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician, you implement individualized plans that help clients build essential skills and work toward meaningful personal goals.
Your work can support growth across important areas of everyday life:
- Communication
- Social interaction
- Daily living skills
- Independence
- Learning
- Community participation
Healthcare Experience
Gain hands-on experience in a rewarding Bakersfield healthcare role where your work can create lasting change.
A Foundation for Your Future
Behavior Technician experience can support future paths in clinical care, education, psychology, social services, and law enforcement.
Professional Growth
Earn continuing education units, expand your skills, and pursue opportunities within a company that values growth from within.
Community Impact
Make a Difference in Bakersfield
ABSI supports families throughout Bakersfield with compassionate, quality care and works with Kern Health Systems, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Shield of California, and other major providers.
Bakersfield healthcare jobs at ABSI give passionate professionals the opportunity to support neurodiverse individuals in their homes, schools, communities, and our Bakersfield clinic.
Join a collaborative company culture committed to quality care, professional development, and meaningful community impact.
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Bakersfield Careers FAQ
How much will I make as a Behavior Technician?
Paid training: 40+ hours paid at the state or local municipality minimum wage.
Travel time, continuing education training, and other non-clinical work: paid at the state or local municipality minimum wage.
Mileage pay: $0.55 per applicable mile.
Clinical care: providing ABA treatment to clients $20.50 per hour.
Hiring bonus: $250.
What do Behavior Technicians do?
Behavior Technicians work with clients and their families to support goals outlined in individualized behavior plans.
What are the ABA job requirements?
All ABSI team members become certified Behavior Technicians. ABSI prepares candidates through a step-by-step process that includes training and in-field work alongside another Behavior Technician, a clinician, or both.
What are the main benefits of becoming a Behavior Technician?
The role provides a valuable overview of Applied Behavior Analysis and hands-on experience that can help you identify and pursue your long-term career direction.
What qualities help someone become a great Behavior Technician?
Successful Behavior Technicians bring passion, reliability, a positive attitude, teamwork, compassion, and the ability to build strong professional relationships with clients and families.
Can becoming a Behavior Technician lead to other job opportunities?
Yes. ABSI promotes from within whenever possible. Behavior Technicians often advance into clinical roles or use their experience in education, psychology, social services, law enforcement, and related fields.
What environments might a Behavior Technician work in?
Behavior Technicians may work in a client’s home, school, community, clinic, or across several settings depending on the client’s needs.
Do I have a choice in the cases ABSI assigns me?
ABSI works to create strong matches between clients and team members. Technicians remain in communication with the supervising clinician so the team can evaluate fit and provide additional support when needed.
How will I know if this is the right career path for me?
If you enjoy helping others, want to see people succeed, and feel fulfilled when supporting meaningful goals, a Behavior Technician career may be a strong fit.
What qualifications do I need for behavior interventionist jobs in Bakersfield?
ABSI looks for compassionate, dependable, engaged candidates who are eager to learn and support neurodiverse individuals. Position-specific requirements can be reviewed during the application and interview process.
Are flexible and part-time schedules available?
Yes. Part-time morning, afternoon, and evening shifts may be available, helping candidates balance work, school, and other commitments while gaining hands-on experience.
How does ABSI support employees in Bakersfield healthcare jobs?
ABSI provides paid training, hands-on field experience, mentorship from experienced professionals, certification support, continuing education, and a collaborative work environment.