ABA Therapist - Behavior Technician

At JumpStart Autism Collective, being a Behavior Technician means more than just having a job; it's a chance to make a real difference. You'll use your energy and creativity to support children on the autism spectrum, while gaining paid training and nationally recognized credentials that open doors in psychology, early childhood education, and behavioral healthcare. Here, you'll join a team that values growth, integrity, and collective impact, so every day you'll know your work matters.

We are hiring full time and part time Behavior Technicians to work one on one with our learners at our Rio Rancho, NM center. This entry level position in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Precision Teaching earns between $18.50 to $19.50 per hour during our training program. Immediately upon completion of training, Behavior Technicians earn $20.50 to $21.50 per hour, depending on experience. We provide an extensive paid training program that exceeds industry standards and includes earning a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification. In addition to career development and advancement opportunities, JumpStart Autism Collective offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes traditional insurance coverage as well as 8 paid holidays, wellness days, PTO, bonus PTO, employee recognition and rewards programs, fun company events, company swag, and employee health and wellness programs. By taking care of our team, we have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Albuquerque Journal since 2019.

ABOUT JUMPSTART AUTISM COLLECTIVE

Our mission is deeply human: to transform lives through compassionate care, advanced science, and unwavering support for learners, families, and team members alike. We don't just provide services - we unlock potential and empower exceptional minds. We are fiercely committed to growing not just as an organization, but as contributors to the evolving science of autism care. We invest in innovation, nurture a culture of continuous learning, and ground every service in evidence-based practice. Our growth mindset fuels both our team's development and our impact because advancing the field means better outcomes for the families we serve.

We are locally owned and clinician-operated, resulting in less bureaucracy and greater intentionality. We lead the industry in autism care, as shown by our score on the National Autism Data Registry's ASD Quality Index and our accreditation as a Behavioral Health Center of Excellence since 2016.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

At JumpStart Autism Collective, a full time Behavior Technician works within the hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm each day and is guaranteed 30-40 hours per week. No weekend or evening sessions!

A part time Behavior Technician can choose between two block schedule options, morning or afternoon, and is guaranteed 20-30 hours per week. No weekend or evening sessions!

• Morning Block Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:45 am to 1:15 pm each day
• Afternoon Block Schedule: Monday through Friday 11:45 am to 5:15 pm each day

Upon completing our in-depth, paid training program, our Behavior Technicians / Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) work one on one with children between the ages of one (1) year old to twelve (12) years old, providing early intervention behavioral therapy. Our team teaches learners on the autism spectrum new adaptive skills like language, functional communication, functional play, pro-social behaviors, self-help, and more! Our Behavior Technicians are supervised by our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) who create and oversee the customized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Precision Teaching programming that our Behavior Technicians roll out with learners.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle that is registered and insured
• High school diploma or equivalent (no college degree required)
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old

We're looking for teammates who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of children with exceptional abilities and who bring a true growth mindset to their work each day. You'll thrive here if you enjoy collaborating with a supportive team, are coachable in learning evidence-based methods, and can be counted on for consistency and reliability. Most of all, we want people who aren't afraid to have fun, connect with kids, and make learning an enjoyable experience.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN TEAM?

Apply now! We look forward to meeting you.

Questions? Contact April, 505.828.3837 x 202


Location: 87124

Related fields: applied behavior analysis, aba, precision teaching, psychology, child psychology, behavioral health, behavioral science, mental health, special education, paraprofessional, childcare, social work, human services, human development, child development, counseling, cognition & neuroscience, developmental disabilities, speech pathology, speech-language pathologist, SLP, public health, physical / occupational therapy, communication disorders sciences & services, health and medical assisting services, healthcare technician, early childhood education, elementary education.

Keywords: behavior technician, behavioral health technician, Registered Behavior Technician, RBT, mental health technician, autism, autism spectrum disorder, ASD, Board Certified Autism Technician, BCAT, behavior intervention, behavior interventionist, behavior analyst, behavior specialist, behavioral specialist, behavior therapist, behavioral therapist.

Salary : $19 - $22