Entry Level Behavior Technician

ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services); Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

First-year raise

Paid training program

Career advancement

Referral bonuses

Health benefits (part-time)

Company-issued iPad

Job summary

ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services) is hiring a Behavior Technician to deliver 1:1 ABA therapy in centers or home settings. You will reinforce behaviors using established training, track progress on company data systems, and collaborate closely with families and supervisors to support each child’s growth.

We offer a part-time schedule (~15 hours/week) with opportunities to grow hours, a paid training program, potential sign-on bonuses, and the chance to advance your career in autism care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Patience and empathy to support children with autism.
• Strong communication with families and caregivers.
• Ability to assess situations with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in centers or home settings.
• Reinforce positive behaviors using training program techniques.
• Track client progress using company-issued iPad and data systems.
• Collaborate with families and supervisors to support child growth.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

iPad

Job description

Join ACES as a Behavior Technician!

At ACES, we're passionate about helping children with autism reach their full potential, and we care just as much about supporting our team. We prioritize work/life balance, employee wellness, and clear growth opportunities in a meaningful, data-driven field. When you join ACES, you're joining a team that's setting the standard in autism care.

What You’ll Do

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in our centers or in home-based settings
• Reinforce positive behaviors using techniques from our industry-leading training program
• Track client progress using a company-issued iPad and data systems
• Collaborate with families and supervisors to support each child’s growth

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits
• $1/hour increase after your first year (if in good standing)
• Paid, best-in-class training program
• Career advancement and mentorship opportunities
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses (up to $500 per referral)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available to many part-time employees
• Company-issued iPad

Schedule & Hours

This is a part-time role, starting at approximately 15 hours per week, with opportunities to build additional hours based on availability and business needs.

Start Your Career with a Bonus!

Earn a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus if you're already a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with an active or inactive certification (expired certifications do not qualify) and can attend our 2-week Main Training Program held Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-5:30 PM.

New to the field? You may qualify for a $500 Sign-On Bonus by committing to our 4-week Main Training Program, held Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM-5:30 PM.

What We’re Looking For

• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping children
• Strong communication skills with both children and caregivers
• Sound judgment in dynamic situations
• A desire for a meaningful, hands-on career

Experience working with children is a plus, including backgrounds such as camp counselor, nanny, preschool teacher, paraprofessional, teacher’s aide, or childcare volunteer—but all applicants are welcome.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED
• A passion for supporting children and families impacted by autism
• Comfort using tablet-based technology
• Reliable transportation, in state valid driver’s license*, and active car insurance
• Military and college students may be exempt for in State Driver's License
• Availability during times most needed by families
• Commitment to completing our paid virtual training program

Physical Requirements

• Direct work with clients may include, without limitation, the following physical demands: sitting, kneeling, squatting, running, twisting and turning, reaching above shoulders and/or frequent physical transitions. Responsibilities listed are illustrative and may change at ACES’ discretion.

Turn your passion for helping others into a rewarding, impactful career with ACES. We can’t wait to meet you!

• The pay scale provided is the hourly wage range ACES reasonably expects to pay for clinical work (i.e., direct treatment services) performed by team members in the position. ACES pays a different rate for non-clinical work (i.e., trainings, travel time, meetings, etc.) performed by team members, which is paid at 17.28/hour.

ACES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age or covered veteran status.

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