Behavior Technician - Orange County, CA

About this role

Pay: $22–$25/hour

Schedule: Part time, approximately 10–15 hours per week

Availability needed: Monday–Friday between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Settings: Clients’ homes, clinics, and/or schools

Experience: No ABA experience required; paid training is provided

Help children with autism and other developmental disabilities build communication, independence, and daily living skills. At Patterns Behavioral Services, you’ll provide one-to-one ABA services with training and support from an experienced clinical team.

What you’ll do

• Follow individualized treatment plans during one-to-one sessions.
• Teach new skills through structured activities and play.
• Help clients practice daily living and personal care skills, which may include toileting and hygiene.
• Record accurate data on client progress.
• Communicate professionally with families, supervisors, and team members.
• Attend scheduled sessions, meetings, and training.

What you’ll need

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be available Monday–Friday between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Have a valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Be interested in working with children and helping them build new skills.

Experience in childcare, education, ABA, or direct support is welcome but not required. Students studying psychology, occupational therapy, early childhood education, or a related field are encouraged to apply.

What Patterns offers

• Paid orientation and ongoing training.
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement for eligible work travel.
• Employee recognition and rewards programs.
• University tuition discounts.
• Professional development opportunities.

Ready to make a meaningful difference? Apply to join our Orange County team.

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Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be available Monday–Friday between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Have a valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Be interested in working with children and helping them build new skills.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Referral Program
• Professional Development Assistance
• 401(k)
• Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Flexible Schedules

Patterns offers career development for employees through internal training and mentorship with experienced clinical leaders. The established career path advances employees based on performance, formal training, and higher education degrees. Upon the successful passing of the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification exam from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), a promotion with a pay increase is guaranteed following HR receiving proof of certification.

The team you will be working with:

At Patterns we build a nationwide community of compassionate individuals for one purpose; to serve others selflessly. Children and adults with behavioral needs deserve empathetic and functional ABA support from dedicated professionals. Established in 2012, Patterns is a company that provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy services in a variety of settings, uniquely designed to the family’s needs, and includes services in clinics, homes, schools, and community-based settings.

Services include but are not limited to, one-to-one direct therapy, parent/caregiver training, supervision, safety care training, employee education, and IEP/ School support. Together, we are Patterns, a team like no other.

We aim to be different. Service and Integrity of our clients is our utmost concern and priority. We maintain a culture of relentless optimism as we do what we've been called to do.