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Bakersfield, CA

Join the Team at Autism Behavior Services, Inc. in Bakersfield, CA as an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT)!

$250 Hiring Bonus!

Behavior Technician - Paid Training ABAT RBT

🕚 Part-Time Morning/Afternoon/Evenings shifts available M-F, MWF, or TTHSat

💳 Starting rate: $20/h (More info)

40 hours paid training in alignment with ABAT (Applied Behavior Analysis Technician)/RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) Board Requirements.

▶ After successfully completing the 40 hours of paid training, candidates will receive a certificate of completion from The Behavior University (TBU) that fulfills the ABAT/RBT training requirements.

🌟 In addition to that candidates will complete fieldwork toward their certification requirements:

▶ The 40 hours of paid training fulfills the requirement for the candidate to sit for the RBT/ABAT Exams. The certification exam is paid for by ABSI. (note - this is for the first attempt)

▶ Overlap with team members providing hands-on experience to ensure success after getting certified as an ABAT or RBT.

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About us

Who We are

Autism Behavior Services, Inc. (ABSI) is a company dedicated to hiring top-tier behavior technicians in the Bakersfield, CA area, offering comprehensive training programs to ensure that the people we hire are highly skilled and passionate about supporting others. ABSI offers career advancement opportunities, fostering professional growth and development within their team.

Why Choose us

Prospective behavior technicians should consider working for Autism Behavior Services, Inc. because they will engage in meaningful work daily, making a real difference in the lives of individuals who are neurodiverse. Additionally, in the role of a Behavior Technician, they will have the unique opportunity to directly observe and experience the positive impact of their efforts, providing a deeply rewarding career experience.

 

The work you do might take place in the home, school, community, or in our spacious Bakersfield clinic.

Why Work for Autism Behavior Services, Inc. in  Bakersfield?
• ABSI offers a  Comprehensive/In the Field Training

40 Hours Paid Training

ABSI’s training is in direct alignment with the standards of the ABAT/RBT board requirements. In addition to their module trainings that can be done virtually, candidates will also work with clients in the field so that they also have a “hands on” component to enhance what they are learning.

Certification

Everyone who completes their training will receive a certificate from TBU FOR QABA which also meets the requirements of the ABAT/RBT board.

Exam Support

Exam takers will have their first attempt covered by Autism Behavior Services, Inc.

  • Make an Impact

As an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT), you can make a significant difference by implementing individualized behavior plans that empower neurodiverse individuals to develop essential life skills and achieve greater independence throughout their lives.

  • Grow Professionally

Autism Behavior Services, Inc. offers numerous opportunities to advance in your role as an ABAT. Many ABAT’s move into clinical roles and roles in education and law enforcement.  The knowledge and experience of working with individuals with autism is transformational. 

Achieve Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that will facilitate growth for you in both a personal and a professional manner. You can take this growth directly into the field and implement it into the work you are doing.

Be part of a robust company culture that is always seeking to stay at the forefront of the field of neurosciences.

Join ABSI and Begin Your Career as a  Behavior Technician

Autism Behavior Services, Inc. is looking for individuals who want meaning in the work they do. The ideal candidates should be compassionate and be highly engaged to support people who are neurodiverse.

 

In your role as an Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) you will use Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to provide personalized treatment and help our clients reach their goals. The ideal candidates should possess a desire to see others succeed, as well as a growth mindset for their own career.

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FAQ

How much will I make as a behavior technician?
Paid Training – 40+ hours paid at the state or local municipality minimum wageTravel time, continuing education trainings, and all other non clinical work – paid at the state or local municipality minimum wageMileage Pay – $0.55 per applicable mileClinical care – providing ABA treatment to the client – starting at $20 per hour
What Do Behavior Technicians Do?

Behavior Technicians work with clients and their families to support them in achieving various goals in their lives. The goals are often outlined in the client’s behavior plan.

What are ABA job requirements?

All ABSI team members are certified as Behavior Technicians. This is a step-by-step process that ABSI will prepare you for through trainings and in the field work with clients. During your training period you will overlap with another Behavior Technician, clinician, or both.

What are the main benefits of becoming a Behavior Technician?
The major benefit of becoming a Behavior Technician is that it is a great way to gain an overview of the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. It is a springboard that will help you target where you want to go in your career.
What are the key factors in becoming a great behavior technician?
There are many factors that help people excel as a behavior technician. Aside from passion and a genuine desire to help people, some other intangible qualities include reliability, being a team player, having a positive attitude, and having the ability to build relationships with clients and their families.
Can Becoming a Behavior Technician lead to other job opportunities?

ABSI prides itself on “promoting from within” and actively seeks out opportunities to do so with our team. Behavior Technicians often go on to become clinicians within the company, as well as attain other positions in education and law enforcement.

What are some environments a Behavior Technician might work in?

Behavior technicians might work in the home with a client, in a school setting, or in the community, and, potentially all three. Behavior Technicians are trained to work in a multitude of settings in which they can utilize their skills and bring out the best in the people they work with.

Do I have a choice in the cases that ABSI assigns me as a Behavior Technician

ABSI does our best to match technicians in a way that clients can best be supported. Additionally, Behavior Technicians are in constant communication with the clinician handling their case, so that it can best be determined if the match is a good fit for all.

How will I know that being a Behavior Technician is the right career path for me?

Everyone is different and as a result everyone approaches being a Behavior Technician differently. At the same time, if you desire to bring out the best in others, want to see people succeed, and feel gratification when you support people in accomplishing goals, chances are the role of a Behavior Technician is for you.