Verbal Behavior Associates·El Cajon, California
1 with children with special needs to support their communication, social, and play skills. They are responsible for implementing behavior plans designed by BCBAs and tracking client progress through data collection and clinical notes.
Description Join our team of talented, mission-driven clinicians who are eager to help bring ABA to children that need it the most. With VBA, you’ll help change the future for our students, while gaining invaluable skills and experiences that will fuel your career.
We’re hiring for clients throughout San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Poway, Clairemont, Mission Valley, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lakeside, Santee, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley, National City, Chula Vista, and Imperial Beach.
Working 1:1 with children with special needs to support the development of their communication, self-help, social, and play skills Implementing behavior plans designed by BCBAs, including tailoring techniques and strategies to meet your client’s individual needs and ensure skill acquisition Tracking and sharing your client’s progress by collecting behavior data and recording clinical notes Attending ongoing development and training designed to strengthen both our team and the ABA services we provide Why VBA?
Flexible
Schedules: We’ll work with you to create a schedule that meets your needs! Minimum required availability is 3 weekdays for a 3 hour shift between 3:00 - 7:00pm. Depending on your availability, you'll work 15 to 20 hours per week.
Competitive hourly rates: $20.00 - $27.00/hour, with paid drive time and mileage between client sessions
Paid training and shadowing: You'll receive direct support from BCBAs as you earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®) certification. Non-billable work, including training, is paid at prevailing minimum wage
All employees are eligible for 401(k) savings and investment plan and Employee Assistant Program. You'll also receive a cell phone stipend and incentives for referring new talent to VBA You’ll need to: Have a HS diploma or equivalent, and be 18 years of age or older Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license Be open to work at least 3 days weekdays for a 3 hour shift between 3:00-7:00pm Be available to attend one of training schedules for two weeks, held Mon-Fri 3:00-7:30pm & Sat 9:00am-4:00pm OR Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm OR an ONLINE training If hired, take a TB Test & Live Scan background check; provide proof of MMR and TDap vaccination Experience working with children and/or disabilities is desirable, but not required! We hire experienced RBTs and those just entering the field. If you’re passionate about helping children learn and committed to developing your skills, we’ll provide you with all the training and guidance you need to start making an impact in their lives.
We work hard to identify, train, and retain top talent because great Behavior Interventionists are hard to find!
We deploy deep vetting to get to know our BIs.
No group interviews with us!
Once hired, you’ll receive thorough in-person training from our BCBAs in order to master ABA critical skills.
We evaluate performance, provide mentoring, and offer professional development to keep the best BIs.
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Verbal Behavior Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old. Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a background check and TB test are required.
Market context
In California, Behavior Technician openings are often tied to growing demand for behavioral health and ABA services in schools and community settings. This role is competitive because employers typically look for English fluency, reliable transportation, strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to handle physical tasks; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program. Before applying, confirm you can meet the driving and physical requirements, and use the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to quickly compare this role with others without reading the full posting.