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Behavior Technician (Senior Developmental Support Specialist)

Neurostars
place Arcata, 95518
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Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
local_atm $26 - $35 USD /HOUR
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Overview
Neurostars is a small, local, clinician-owned company seeking Senior Developmental Support Specialists to join our team.

Neurostars serves clients aged 1–17 in home, school, and community settings.

What sets us apart from many ABA providers

  • Small caseloads focused on quality of care and continuity of services.
  • Strong compensation and benefits designed to support long-term staff retention and reduce burnout.
  • PTO, paid holidays, weekly pay, and a 401(k) with a 3% employer contribution.
  • Direct access to local clinical leadership and consistent support from supervising BCBAs.
  • Technology and data-collection systems designed to reduce administrative burden, improve clinical quality, and simplify documentation.

Our values

  • Affirming Difference: We respect neurodiversity and do not seek to eliminate the traits that make a person who they are.
  • Empowerment: We support individuals in making meaningful choices about their time, relationships, and environment.
  • Family Partnership: We identify and build on existing strengths while remaining guided by each family’s values, culture, and goals.
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Every strategy we use is supported by research and individualized to each client’s needs.

Responsibilities

  • Implement individualized support plans developed by supervising BCBAs.
  • Support clients in developing communication, adaptive living, social, and self-advocacy skills.
  • Collect session data and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with families, schools, and clinical supervisors.
  • Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience implementing ABA programs in home, school, or community settings.
  • Applicants nearing these qualifications may be considered for related positions.
  • Reliable transportation for local travel between client locations.

Pay: $26.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Flexible schedule
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid training
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Professional Field

professional badgeOther Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Racism, Diversity, and Tolerance

Age Groups

Preteens/Tweens (11-13)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
Aviation/Transportation

Settings

Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home