Entry Level Behavior Technician

ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services); Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 19,207 - 27,355; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

Competitive pay and benefits

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

Job summary

ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services) is hiring a Behavior Technician in Garden Grove, California. This part-time role focuses on providing 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism in center and home-based settings. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, compassion, and communication skills.

ACES offers competitive pay, paid training, and a thorough training program. Interested applicants can look forward to a fulfilling career supporting families impacted by autism and have the opportunity to enhance their skills while making a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience with children is a plus including backgrounds such as camp counselor or childcare volunteer.
• Comfort using tablet-based technology is necessary.
• Reliable transportation and active car insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in centers or home-based.
• Reinforce positive behaviors using training techniques.
• Track client progress using company-issued iPad.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled or completed one college course

Tools

Tablet-based technology

Job description

Overview

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.

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 Registered Behavior Technician (RBT®) certification
• 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.

Qualifications

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
• Enrolled or completed one college course (Trade/Tech School is applicable)
• 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 RBT 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 16.90/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.

To find out more about how ACES uses employee data for business purposes, see our Employee Privacy Policy (https://www.acesaba.com/employees-privacy-policy/)

If you are having any issues with submitting your application, please reach out to us directly at [e-mail]. Please note: When uploading your resume, there cannot be special characters in the file name or you will not be able to submit your application.

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