Behavioral Health Works
Location
Glendale, California
Salary
$23 - $28 / HOUR
Provide in-home and community-based ABA therapy to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Focus on teaching communication, social, play, and everyday life skills while tracking client progress.
Candidates need 60 college credits, 6 months of experience with developmental disabilities, or an RBT certification. Must have reliable transportation, a smartphone, and the physical ability to engage actively with children.
Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crouch, bend, and stand for extended periods of time. Ability to frequently transition between floor and standing positions throughout the workday. Ability to actively engage with children and move quickly within home, clinic, school, and community settings to ensure client safety and provide effective support. Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviors and implement behavior intervention strategies. Ability to lift, move, or assist children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, as required by assigned cases, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to use a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic devices for documentation, communication, and data collection. Ability to travel between client locations and perform the essential functions of the position in various environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Expected hours Part-time 10 – 15 hours per week We encourage you to apply if: You have 6-months of recent experience as a Behavior Technician (BT), Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), Paraprofessional, Instructional Aide, Special Education Aide, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Caregiver, Respite Worker, Youth Coach, Preschool Teacher, Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Provider, Nanny, Babysitter, Camp Counselor, Tutor, Substitute Teacher, Behavioral Health Technician, Interventionist, Social Services Worker, Foster Care Worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), Autism Advocate, Mental Health Advocate, After-School Program Staff, Childcare Volunteer, or in a similar role supporting children and/or individuals with developmental disabilities. You are currently pursuing or have completed college coursework or a degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child Development, Sociology, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field. #BTLA
Market context
In California, autism paraprofessional roles are commonly sought in school-based and community settings, especially where after-school support and consistent coverage are needed. This role is competitive because it asks for specific entry qualifications—60 college credits, one year of developmental-disabilities experience, or active RBT certification—plus reliable transportation, a smartphone, and availability at least 4 days a week after 3pm. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your schedule and documentation before applying.