Behavior Technician (BT/CBT)
Part-timeOlympia, WAPart-time$23–26/hrPosted 6 days agoStill listed 4 days ago
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Job overview
Small Steps, a Finni Health company, is seeking a Behavior Technician to support individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities in an in-home setting. The role implements behavior intervention plans and creates engaging, individualized learning opportunities. The company describes its approach as compassionate and play-based, and offers training, supportive leadership, caseload flexibility, and consistent supervision from BCBAs and LABAs.
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Behavior Technician (BT/CBT) – Olympia, WA Company: Small Steps, a Finni Health company Job Type: Part-time, 20 hrs/week, mid-day and afternoon availability Location: In-person – Olympia, WA Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Small Steps At Small Steps, we take a compassionate, play-based approach to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) because we believe learning should be fun, engaging, and meaningful. Locally owned and operated, our company is led by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with nearly a decade of experience, who started as a Behavior Technician.
We know that our Behavior Technicians are the heart of what we do. That’s why Small Steps provides competitive pay, supportive leadership, ample training opportunities, flexibility with caseloads when personalities aren’t a match, and consistent supervision from our skilled BCBAs and LABAs. Together, we create an environment where both our clients and staff can thrive!
Job Summary We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Behavior Technician to join our team! In this role, you’ll work closely with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, implementing behavior intervention plans in an in-home setting and supporting their growth. Success in this position requires flexibility, collaboration, a love for learning, and the ability to create meaningful learning opportunities in dynamic settings.
Responsibilities
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Implement individualized behavior intervention plans for clients with autism and other developmental disabilities.
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Collaborate with team members, including BCBAs, LABAs, other Behavior Technicians, and families.
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Engage clients in activities that are fun, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to their interests.
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Maintain accurate records of client progress and document behavioral data as required.
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Foster a positive, supportive learning environment with patience, encouragement, and effective communication.
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Participate in training sessions to strengthen skills and understanding of working with children with developmental needs.
Qualifications
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Experience working with individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities is preferred.
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Familiarity with play-based teaching and assent-based care is a plus.
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Strong interpersonal skills to connect effectively with children, families, and team members.
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Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
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Prior experience in toddler care or classroom settings is beneficial.
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A genuine passion for empowering children to reach their full potential through individualized support.
Certifications (Preferred)
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Certified Behavior Technician
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In-Person CPR
Note: Must be at least 18 years of age to meet regulatory, background check, and BACB eligibility requirements for behavioral healthcare providers.
Ready to take the next step in your career while making a meaningful difference in children’s lives? Join Small Steps as a Behavior Technician today!
How this job compares
Set against the 1,209 open Behavior Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$23–26/hr
- Washington median$26–27/hr50 hourly ranges
- US median$21–25/hr1,028 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $24.50/hr, is 6% below the Washington median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the middle half of Behavior Technician hourly ranges in Washington.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 50 open Behavior Technician jobs in Washington and 1,209 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Washington
- Amergis31 open
- BrightSpring Health Services9 open
- Maxim Healthcare5 open
- Experience
- Behavior Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (155 postings).
- Education
- 24 of the 1,209 open Behavior Technician jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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