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Behavior Technician

Step Forward ABA

$23 - $27 / hour

Portland, ORFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Step Forward in Your Career: Behavior Technician Opportunities Available


Join our dynamic team at Step Forward ABA, where we're passionate about empowering individuals with Autism to reach their full potential. As a Registered Behavior Technician, you'll play a vital role in helping children develop essential skills, build confidence, and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.


Your Dream Job Awaits!

  • Work one-on-one with children using evidence-based ABA techniques to promote independence, social skills, and personal growth through fun and interactive activities tailored to each child's unique needs.
  • Teaching skills to enhance communication and functioning
  • Implementing and facilitating behavior plans, monitoring outcomes, and adjusting strategies as needed
  • Restructuring environments to support positive outcomes and reduce problematic behaviors
  • Collecting data and maintaining accurate records
  • Communicating with behavior analysts, families, and peers to coordinate activities and advocate for individual needs
  • Completing daily progress notes and maintaining accurate records

Perks and Benefits:

  • $300 Sign-On Bonus for active state RBT licensure
  • PTO (and/or Sick time- in compliance with state req) for all employees – Start accruing on DAY 1
  • Health/Dental/Vision - available to full-time employees (30+hrs)
  • Annual celebrations and team events
  • 401(k) with matching
  • Flexible schedule options
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition discount for several online universities
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid RBT Training Program (select regions)
  • Student Analyst Program
  • Referral program

 

Pay Ranges Based on Experience & Education:

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour 

 

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Pass a National Criminal Background check
  • RBT Certification (preferred)
  • Completion of RBT certification process within 30 days of employment
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to physically engage with children in a fast-paced environment, lifting up to 30lbs and maintaining a safe and tidy workspace.
  • Spanish-speaking skills are a plus but not required.
  • Must be willing to travel and work in-home settings.
  • Childcare (nanny, babysitter, preschool teacher, tutor, etc.) (Preferred)
  • Mental health advocates and professionals (QMHP, behavioral health technicians) (Preferred)
  • Camp counselors, volunteers, youth faith group leaders or youth coaching (Preferred)
  • Degrees in special education, teaching, psychology, sociology, or related fields (Preferred)
  • Experience as direct support, paraprofessionals, or life skills assistants (Preferred)

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • paid time off
  • flexible schedule
  • professional development
  • bonus
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About this role

Step Forward ABA is hiring Behavior Technicians to work one-on-one with children with autism in the Portland area, delivering applied behavior analysis techniques to build communication, social, and independence skills. The role involves implementing individualized behavior plans, collecting data on progress, adjusting strategies based on outcomes, and maintaining detailed records. You'll coordinate regularly with behavior analysts, families, and your team to ensure each child receives consistent, tailored support in both clinic and in-home settings.

The position requires RBT certification (or completion within 30 days of hire) and a high school diploma or GED, along with reliable transportation and the physical capability to engage actively with children, including lifting up to 30 pounds. Prior experience in childcare, education, mental health support, youth mentoring, or direct support roles is preferred but not required. The role pays $23–$27 per hour depending on experience and education, with benefits including health/dental/vision coverage, PTO accruing from day one, a 401(k) match, professional development support, and mileage reimbursement for in-home visits.

This is a full-time, in-office position suited to someone drawn to hands-on work with children and committed to evidence-based behavioral support. Spanish fluency is a plus. Step Forward offers a $300 sign-on bonus for active RBT licensure and paid RBT training in select regions, making it accessible to candidates early in their certification journey.

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