Full-Time

Behavior Technician

FirstSteps for Kids

FirstSteps for Kids

51-200 employees

Delivers family-centered ABA therapy for children

Compensation Overview

$23 - $25/hr

+ Pay increases + Mileage reimbursement + Data stipend + 401(k) company match

Los Angeles, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Nursing

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Requirements
  • A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable getting on the floor to play and moving quickly when needed.
  • Experience with children through work, school, or volunteering is beneficial but not required.
  • No prior experience or applied behavior analysis background is required; training is provided.
Responsibilities
  • Work one-on-one with young children with autism and related learning differences.
  • Help children learn to communicate, play, and build independence.
  • Build communication, play, and everyday-life skills that support children at home, in school, and in the community.
  • Provide evidence-based behavior analytic treatment under the organization's clinical program.
  • Complete paid registered behavior technician training and certification.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with children through work, school, or volunteering.
  • Background in childcare.
  • Background in preschool or daycare.
  • Background in teaching or education.
  • Background in camp counseling or coaching.
  • Background in psychology, special education, or social work.
  • Background in nursing or home health care.
  • Background in other child-focused or helping professions.

FirstSteps for Kids provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention programs for children with Autism, PDD, Asperger’s syndrome, and related disorders. They design individualized, family-centered treatment plans after an initial assessment and deliver services in Learning Villages (their centers), at the child’s home, and at school with instructors who support learning and behavior change. The program works by using ABA techniques to teach new skills and reduce challenging behaviors through personalized plans and close collaboration with families. The company differentiates itself by offering customized plans across multiple settings (center-based, home, and school) and by working with many insurance providers, making services accessible through private pay and insurance claims. Its goal is to help children develop essential skills, improve behavior, and support families in everyday life and school environments.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Hermosa Beach, California

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • A 2025 West Orange County Learning Center opening expands center-based capacity.
  • The company posted active vacancies in 2025-2026 across Redondo Beach, Walnut Creek, and Los Alamitos.
  • June 2026 blog posts show continued clinical marketing and family engagement despite industry criticism.

What critics are saying

  • NUHW filed an NLRB election case in August 2025 at Alhambra, signaling labor pressure.
  • ABA billing scrutiny intensified after 2026 Wall Street Journal investigations across the industry.
  • Persistent staffing churn in behavior technicians would break service capacity and referral relationships within months.

What makes FirstSteps for Kids unique

  • Founded 2005, FirstSteps pairs ABA with Learning Villages, home, and school-based support.
  • It serves multiple California counties, giving families local access across Los Angeles, Ventura, and Contra Costa.
  • Its insurance contracting with most providers broadens access beyond self-pay autism clinics.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Professional Development Budget

Employee Referral Bonus

Wellness Program

Access to discounted Pet Insurance