ABA Behavior Technician- San Jose, CA

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with autism and other developmental differences? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where every day brings new opportunities to help others succeed? If so, we invite you to join our team at Behavior Genius as a Behavior Technician

About Behavior Genius

At Behavior Genius, we are dedicated to providing high-quality behavioral support services for individuals with special needs. Our team delivers direct behavioral treatment in home, school, center, and community settings throughout the Southern California Inland Empire and High Desert.

We are more than just a service provider—we are a movement. Our vision is to raise the standard of quality in our industry by prioritizing cultural awareness, humility, and competence in behavioral healthcare. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion through thrivable workspaces, inclusive service delivery models, and meaningful community connections.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Narrowing the gap in access to quality behavioral healthcare. We do this through:

• Intention – Aligning our actions with our mission.
• Information – Educating ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.
• Innovation – Creating solutions where they may not yet exist.
• Initiative – Taking action toward positive change.

Why Join Behavior Genius?

• High-Level Impact – Play a key role in driving meaningful change in behavioral healthcare and shaping the future of service delivery.
• Leadership Growth – Enhance your leadership skills through ongoing training and development.
• Our Community – Join a team committed to representation, equity, and culturally responsive care.

Here Is What You'll Get

1. 💰 Compensation: $26 – $28 per hour
2. 🎓 Paid training and certification assistance
3. 📈 Career advancement opportunities—we love to promote from within
4. 🕒 Flexible scheduling (part-time and full-time options available)
5. 👥 A supportive, team-oriented work environment

What You'll Do

As a Behavior Technician, you will work directly with children and adolescents, implementing individualized behavior intervention plans designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). You will use positive reinforcement, skill-building activities, and data-driven techniques to help clients achieve their developmental goals.

1. Provide clinical skills instruction and behavior reduction protocols based upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to children with Autism and related developmental disabilities in the home, community, and school settings.
2. Provide direct client care in 1:1 and group settings utilizing a combination of intensive teaching and natural environment training arrangements.
3. Teach communication, social, and self-care skills to children ages 2-18 years.
4. Collect, record, and summarize data on observable client behavior.
5. Implement behavioral procedures for the acquisition of replacement skills and reduction of problematic behaviors.
6. Effectively communicate with parents and caregivers regarding client progress as instructed by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
7. Utilize safe and appropriate handling procedures when working with clients.
8. Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions
9. Work Location: Client Home 

What We'd Like You To Have

1. Passion for working with children and making a difference
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
3. Ability to follow structured treatment plans while also thinking on your feet
4. Reliable transportation to client sessions
5. Previous experience in ABA, childcare, education, or healthcare is a plus but not required—we provide comprehensive paid training
6. Minimum Availability Requirement:
   We require all employees to be available to work a minimum of (10) hours per week within at least one* of our designated time slots. The designated time slots are as follows:

   • 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

   • 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

   • 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

   • 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

   • *The full 10-hour requirement must fall into a one-time slot, however,  a staff member can have more than a one-time slot available.

Experience Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED

What You'll Love About Behavior Genius

• BHCOE Accreditation: This recognition highlights our dedication to continuous improvement in applied behavior analysis. BHCOE Accreditation is a trusted source that recognizes top-performing behavioral health providers for clinical quality, consumer satisfaction, and staff qualifications. Read more here.
• Our Community Behavior Genius is committed to building a culture of inclusivity, belonging, and friendships for all of our staff.
• Our Team Any company's ultimate win is creating a safe and empowering workplace that raises empowered people. We will continue to raise the bar in the name of diversity for our staff and for the families that we serve.
• Our Environment We celebrate success and believe in transparency and teamwork to get us there. Learn more here or check out our Great Places to Work Certification.
• Professional Development: Gallup Strengths Coaching is a program that focuses on doing what you naturally do best and navigating your strengths in the workplace.  Learn more here. 
• Our Values: Mission-Focused, People-Obsessed, Strengths-Based, and Results-Driven. 

Behavior Genius is an equal-opportunity employer. We support and encourage diversity. Learn more about what it means to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional information can be found here.

All staff must demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. All applicants offered a role must also pass a background check.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodations while seeking employment, please email careers@behaviorgenius.com or call (909) 749-5204 with the nature of your request.