Behavior Support Specialist

Behavior Technician (BT/RBT) - Home & Community (Part-Time → Full-Time Path)

Part-Time with Growth Opportunity | Weekday Availability | Santa Barbara, CA | $23.00-$28.00 per hour

Start part-time. Build meaningful experience. Grow into a full-time role when you're ready.

• Flexible part-time schedule with the opportunity to grow into full-time
• Work across home, school, and community settings
• Paid training and ongoing clinical support-no experience required
• Clear growth paths into Full-Time BT, Lead BT, ABA Instructor, ACS, and BCBA roles
• A supportive team that helps you build confidence before expanding your caseload

Keep reading to see how CAS supports you from your first session forward.

At Community Autism Services (CAS), we know that great clinicians don't always start full-time-and that's okay. Our part-time home and community roles are designed to provide meaningful experience, strong support, and a clear pathway to increased hours as families and schedules align.

We practice within an assent-based, child-centered ABA model and invest in every team member through training, mentorship, and structured clinical oversight.

• Part-time schedule with weekday availability
• Caseload built within a defined local region
• Sessions may take place in homes, schools, or community settings
• Opportunity to expand into a full-time schedule as additional cases become available
• No weekends required

• Paid onboarding and hands-on training
• Ongoing supervision from experienced BCBAs
• Paid RBT certification (training, exam, and supervision included)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Regular coaching and feedback to build skills and confidence
• Support transitioning from part-time to full-time when ready

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team
• Recognition for reliability, flexibility, and growth
• Inclusion in team events, trainings, and celebrations

As a Part-Time Home & Community Behavior Technician, you'll deliver 1:1 ABA therapy to children in natural settings, including homes, schools, and community environments. You'll work under BCBA supervision to support skill development and positive behavior change-while gradually building experience and hours toward a full-time schedule if desired.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility now with the option to grow.

• Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy sessions under BCBA supervision
• Implement treatment plans across home, school, and community settings
• Use play-based, individualized strategies to engage children
• Collect accurate session data and progress notes
• Collaborate with families, school staff, and clinical supervisors
• Apply feedback and coaching to strengthen clinical skills
• Support skill generalization across environments

Success in this role is defined by:

• Consistent, compassionate engagement with children and families
• Reliability across assigned sessions and locations
• Accurate data collection and documentation
• Openness to feedback and professional growth
• Communication and teamwork

• Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $28.00/hour (based on education and experience)

• Prior ABA or behavioral health experience
• Higher education or relevant coursework
• Fluency in additional languages
• Advanced certifications or specialized training

• Minimum age of 18
• High School diploma or GED required
• Ability to actively engage in child-centered play and therapeutic activities
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including:
• Lift…