Behavior Interventionist (BI) – Work With Children | Paid Training

Pay: $19.00 – $24.00 per hour
Paid for therapy sessions, drive time between clients, and required documentation

Job Type: Part-time
Expected Hours: 5–20 per week
Work Location: In-person (in the client's home and community settings) in and around Fontana/Rialto/Ontario

Job Summary

No prior ABA experience required — paid training is provided.

If you enjoy working with children and want meaningful work where you're supported and trained, Operant Services is hiring Behavior Interventionists (BI) to work one-on-one with children in their homes and community settings.

This role is sometimes referred to as a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Training toward RBT certification is provided.

Behavior Interventionists help children build communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors. Sessions follow individualized behavior plans and are supervised by experienced clinicians.

This role offers hands-on experience working directly with children and families and can be a great fit for individuals interested in careers in psychology, education, behavioral health, or child development.

Our Commitment to Our Team

At Operant Services, we believe supporting our staff is essential to supporting the children and families we serve.

When you join our team, you can expect:

• Training and supervision to help you feel confident in your work
• Ongoing support from experienced clinicians
• Clear communication and collaboration with supervisors
• A team that values reliability, professionalism, and mutual respect
• A scheduling team that works to maintain consistent client hours whenever possible

Typical Work Hours

Most sessions take place after school hours.

Typical working hours fall between:

Monday – Friday | 2:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Most Behavior Interventionists begin with 8–15 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours as new clients become available.

After consistently working more than 30 hours per week, employees are eligible for benefits - including medical.

Many of our Behavior Interventionists work these hours alongside school, college, or other part-time jobs.

Training and Support

No prior ABA experience is required for the right candidate.

New Behavior Interventionists receive:

• Up to 40 hours of paid training
• Ongoing supervision from experienced clinical staff
• Hands-on coaching during early sessions

Our goal is to help new team members feel confident, supported, and prepared when working with families.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children in home or community settings
• Help children practice communication, social, and daily living skills
• Support children in reducing challenging behaviors
• Follow behavior plans created by clinical supervisors
• Collect basic session data and communicate with supervisors

This Role Is a Good Fit For People Who

• Enjoy working with children
• Are dependable and show up consistently
• Are patient and calm in challenging situations
• Communicate well with families and supervisors
• Want meaningful work that makes a difference

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Some college coursework preferred
• Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities is helpful but not required
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally
• Valid driver's license
• Must be available for weekday afternoon sessions
• RBT training is a huge plus, but not required

Applicants will be required to complete a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check prior to employment.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements

Because this role involves working directly with children, team members must be able to:

• Lift or assist children up to 50 pounds
• Sit, stand, and move frequently
• Get down on the floor and return to standing
• Bend, kneel, or crouch when needed

About Operant Services

Operant Services provides behavior support services for children and families throughout the Inland Empire.

Our team works with families, schools, and clinical supervisors to help children build skills that improve independence, communication, and everyday life.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work weekday afternoons between 2:30PM and 7:30PM?
• Because this role involves working directly with children, employment requires passing a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check. Are you willing to complete this process if offered the position?
• What experience do you have working with children? Please include professional, volunteer, or personal experience if applicable.
• Why are you interested in working with children or helping children build new skills?
• What is the highest level of education you have completed? (High school diploma or GED required for this position)
• This position requires completing a TB test/clearance prior to working with clients. Are you willing to complete this requirement if offered the position?
• Do you have a current driver's license and reliable transportation to travel to client homes in the Moreno Valley / Inland Empire area?

Work Location: In person