Behavioral Associate Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Join a team of mission-driven Behavior Technicians bringing ABA therapy to the children and schools that need it most. At VBA, you'll work 1:1 with students, help support their path forward, and build skills that will fuel your career in behavioral health - all while working a schedule you can count on.

$300 sign-on bonus for RBTs, $200 sign-on bonus for entry-level!

Now hiring BTs to work in schools throughout Brentwood, Antioch, Walnut Creek, and Pittsburg.

What you'll do:

• Work 1:1 with children with special needs to build communication, self-help, social, and play skills
• Implement behavior plans designed by BCBAs, adapting techniques to each student's needs
• Track progress through behavior data collection and clinical notes
• Attend ongoing training to sharpen your skills and grow your ABA career

Pay & Schedule

• $20.00–$27.00/hour, plus paid drive time and mileage between sessions
• Consistent, school-day hours (typically 7:30 AM–3:30 PM)
• Part-time and full-time hours available; full-time starts at 30 hrs/week

Full-time benefits (30+ hrs/week):

• Guaranteed hours for your first 30 days - no waiting on caseload to build before you start earning
• Paid sick leave and PTO
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company plan
• Cell phone stipend
• Referral bonuses for bringing new talent to VBA

Get certified while you work: We pay for your training and shadowing as you earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®) certification, with direct support from BCBAs. Non-billable time, including training, is paid at prevailing minimum wage.

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 kids learn, we’ll give you the training and guidance to succeed.

To apply, you'll need:

• A high school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred); must be 18+
• A reliable vehicle and valid driver's license
• Availability at least 3 weekdays, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM

If hired, you'll also need to be able to pass a Live Scan background check and TB test, as well as provide proof of MMR and TDap vaccination.

Why VBA: Great Behavior Technicians are hard to find, and we don't take that for granted - we invest in you from day one. That starts with how we hire: no group interviews, just getting to know you individually. Once you're on the team, you'll get hands-on, in-person training from our BCBAs, plus ongoing mentoring and development to help you grow.

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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.