Applied Behavior Analyst Trainee (ABA)

Animate Behavior LLC

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Emeryville, CA Until 9/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

About Us

We are a BCBA-owned and operated, boutique-style Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) agency operating exclusively in the Greater Bay Area! Clinical quality, ethics, clients, and staff always come first at Animate Behavior.

If you love working with kids of all ages and want to meaningfully improve their lives, we want to meet you! Working at Animate Behavior provides incredible opportunities for Behavior Technicians to grow their ABA skills and career while changing lives for the better. Apply today!

Hiring Locations:   Early Learner Center in Emeryville or Client homes in Contra Costa County

The Position: The Behavior Analyst Trainee position prepares experienced ABA professionals for supervisory roles while they pursue a BCaBA or BCBA certification. As a Behavior Analyst Trainee you will receive mentorship from a Senior Clinical Supervisor, and the opportunity to receive restricted and unrestricted supervision hours.

This position has strict requirements: Candidates should review the minimum requirements below before applying.

What We Offer

  • Mentorship and an ethical career path alongside our senior level BCBA’s
  • The opportunity to receive valuable supervision hours for BCaBA or BCBA certification
  • Competitive hourly pay rate of $25-$31, depending on experience and ongoing performance bonus
  • Full time staff receive a generous benefits package

What You’ll Do

You will deliver a high-quality level of clinical and ethical ABA services via direct and mid-level clinical work.

One-on-one ABA services with clients (Up to 80%)

  • Change lives by delivering clinical treatment plans to young clients with developmental disabilities such as autism.
  • Data collection, graphing and analysis

Supervised Experience (Up to 20%)

  • Mid-level supervisory activities under the supervision of a BCBA
  • Behavior analytic assessments
  • Literature research
  • Data collection, graphing and analysis

Minimum Requirements

  • Enrolled in or completed BACB approved course sequence
  • Either 12 semester units in applied behavior analysis + 1 year of verifiable experience in implementing behavior modification intervention services
  • OR 2 years of verifiable experience in implementing behavior modification intervention services
  • Documentation of immunity for all common childcare-industry vaccinations, including full Covid-19 Vaccination and Booster if eligible.
  • Successfully complete a background check upon conditional employment offer

Join our amazing Animate Behavior Team -- Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25 - $31 per hour

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

  • Staff are vaccinated and up-to-date on boosters (subject to medical or religions exception).

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Emeryville, CA 94608: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Applied Behavior Analysis: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

    About this role

    Summary

    Deliver ABA services, data analysis, and supervised activities for clients with developmental disabilities.

    Job title

    Applied Behavior Analyst Trainee (ABA)

    Experience level

    2+ years

    Minimum experience

    2+ years exp

    Industry

    healthcare

    Location requirements

    Emeryville, CA; in-person; relocate if needed

    Salary

    $0k–$0k

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    applied behavior analysisdata collectiongraphingbehavior modificationBCBA coursework

    Preferred skills

    None specified

    Specializations

    behavior analysisautismABAclinical services
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Emeryville, CA, USA

    On-site City