Substitute School Behavior Technician
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent plus completed college courses totaling 60 units, or an associate degree.
- At least six months of Applied Behavior Analysis experience.
- A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and active auto insurance.
- Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and professionalism to work effectively with students, teachers, and others in a school setting.
- Provide behavioral support for students in classrooms from elementary through high school, either generally for the classroom or one-on-one with students.
- Analyze environmental factors that may inhibit a student's ability to access the school curriculum.
- Work with teachers and other school professionals to customize interventions to each student's skills, needs, interests, developmental profile, preferences, and setting.
- Be on call to ensure consistent staffing coverage at partner school districts so students do not miss a day of in-classroom support.
- Support a range of students and schools as day-to-day needs arise.
- Use Applied Behavior Analysis in a school setting.
- Help students achieve academic, social, and emotional success in their school environment.
- Receive ongoing training and supervision throughout the treatment period from a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or a master's-level Applied Behavior Analysis supervisor, as applicable.
- Applied Behavior Analysis experience in a classroom setting.
- A bachelor's degree.
- Pediatric and adult CPR certification.
- Experience and comfort managing a wide variety of maladaptive behaviors, including non-compliance, elopement, verbal and physical aggression, and self-injurious behaviors.
- Ability to commit to a minimum of one full school year as a School Behavior Technician.
- Bilingual ability.
About the company
Holding Hands operates as an outpatient community clinic serving infants, children, teens, and adults with developmental and mental health needs in Los Angeles, Burbank, Calabasas, and Whittier. Its approach centers on each client’s strengths and unique profile, with an intervention plan tailored to individual differences. The clinical team not only works with the client but also educates, empowers, and supports the entire family unit, offering counseling for individuals, couples, and families. The service model relies on a client- and family-centered process that uses a collaborative relationship to promote growth and development. Compared with peers, Holding Hands combines a long-standing, community-focused presence with a broad age range and a strong emphasis on family education and involvement. The company’s goal is to help each person reach their potential by providing guidance and supportive hands-on care so they can grow, learn, and develop with someone believing in them.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Burbank, California
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Website updates from August 2026 show active expansion and maintained location pages.
- August 2026 job postings for behavior technicians signal continued demand for clinicians.
- Whittier and Pasadena hours extend into evenings and Saturdays, capturing working families.
What critics are saying
- A July 2024 Los Angeles labor suit accuses Holding Hands of wage and break violations.
- Yelp reviewers reported canceled sessions, pointing to operational inconsistency and churn.
- Heavy dependence on ABA reimbursement and technician staffing makes a single clinic closure fatal.
What makes Holding Hands unique
- Seven Los Angeles County clinics, including Whittier, create dense local referral coverage.
- Holding Hands combines ABA therapy, counseling, and diagnostics for children through adults.
- Family-unit coaching distinguishes its model from child-only autism centers.
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Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Options
- Hybrid Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays