GOALS is founder-run, values-driven Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) company. If you are passionate about helping kids with autism special needs, a job and career in ABA could be a great fit for you! Behavior Techs work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement behavior plans at a client’s home or a community setting. Behavior Techs work help clients acquire a variety of new skills from communication, social skills, life skills, reducing problem behaviors and much more. At GOALS, we believe in helping the whole family and that everyone deserves access to care.

GOALS is currently hiring across the East Bay, including Concord, Bay Point, Pittsburg, Antioch, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Oakland, and Hayward areas. Part and full time positions available.

GOALS provides comprehensive, paid training in the principles of ABA and provides opportunities for shadowing and mentorship. GOALS for Autism believes strongly in quality of life for staff and provides staff ample time for personal growth and staff development. If you want to truly make a difference in the lives of kids with autism while working for a company that cares about you, we want you to apply!

Day in the life of a GOALS Behavior Tech could include:

Traveling to a client’s home and other community settings to deliver services
Working 1:1 with children and adolescents to implement a behavioral plan
Incorporating families and caregivers into therapy sessions per the treatment plan
Collecting detailed and accurate data collection and service notes
Receiving ongoing support and mentorship from GOALS supervisors

Part and full-time positions available.

Get to know more about us and our culture - https://youtu.be/5AvlkKNKOpQ or find us on Instagram @goals_for_autism_inc

What GOALS can offer you:

Competitive Salary
Paid in-house training
Paid travel time
Flexible work schedule
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive support and training to prepare and maintain RBT credential
Benefits for full time employees, including healthcare dental, life insurance, 401K
Leadership growth and development
Supervision opportunities for individuals accruing BCBA hours
Creative, diverse, and forward-thinking company culture
Opportunity to work with an amazing team of advocates making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families.
$2.00 hourly bonus for qualifying locations

Requirements:

Passion for helping special needs kids and patience is a MUST!
Reliable, timely, organized and great attention to detail
Ability to pass a background check
Ability to obtain negative TB test
Reliable transportation, public or private
High School Diploma or equivalent required
College credit, Associates, or Bachelors degree preferred
Childcare and/or special needs experience preferred

*Disclaimer: All employment offers are conditional upon COVID-19 vaccination status or approved vaccination exemption*

About the company

GOALS for Autism runs behavioral therapy programs for children, adolescents and adults with autism and related developmental conditions. Its clinicians use applied behavior analysis to teach communication, social and daily living skills, with progress measured and plans adjusted to each person's needs. Programs connect one-to-one sessions at home with support in schools and community settings and link treatment with everyday activities and family life. The business works with insurers and public regional centers to fund care, while families also pay privately for selected services. Founded in 2009, GOALS for Autism is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Walnut Creek, CA

Founded

2009

Get referred to GOALS for Autism

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Travel time is paid: GOALS's Walnut Creek technician posting explicitly includes paid travel.
Credential preparation is supported: GOALS's Walnut Creek technician posting lists paid training and registered behavior-technician credential support.
New hires get an early contact: GOALS states it assigns mentors within the first six months.

What critics are saying

Senior roles carry billing targets: the Walnut Creek regional director posting requires 95 billable case hours monthly.
Weekend work reaches leadership: Walnut Creek regional directors at GOALS oversee weekend cases monthly when their region has weekend clients.
Availability changes need notice: the Walnut Creek lead analyst posting requires 30 days before changing work availability.

What makes GOALS for Autism unique

Assessment spans disciplines: GOALS combines speech, occupational therapy, educational psychology and family therapy in its diagnostic team.
Parent instruction has a defined format: GOALS designs its courses to last six weeks.
Language access is part of care: GOALS runs translation services for families speaking multiple languages.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

GOALS for Autism

Behavior Technician

About the job