Entry Level Behavior Technician

ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services); Petaluma (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Registered Behavior Technician certification

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits for part-time employees

Job summary

ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services) is hiring a part-time Behavior Technician in Petaluma, California. This role involves providing 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism, reinforcing positive behaviors, and collaborating with families.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with strong communication skills being essential. ACES offers competitive pay, benefits including paid training, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is a plus.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license preferred.
• Comfort using tablet-based technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in centers or home settings.
• Reinforce positive behaviors with training techniques.
• Track client progress using data systems.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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 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
• A passion for supporting children and families impacted by autism
• Comfort using tablet-based technology
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and active car insurance
• Military and college students may be exempt from requiring a valid 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 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.

• 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 $18.31/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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