Entry Level Behavior Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

$1/hour increase after first year

Paid RBT certification

Best-in-class training

Unlimited referral bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Join ACES as a Behavior Technician in Sacramento, California! This part-time role involves providing 1:1 ABA therapy to children with autism. You'll work in centers or at home, tracking client progress and reinforcing positive behaviors. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and have a genuine passion for supporting children.

ACES offers competitive pay, paid training, and career advancement opportunities, along with medical benefits available to many part-time employees. We look forward to receiving your application!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is a plus.
• Comfort using tablet-based technology is required.
• Availability during times most needed by families.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 ABA therapy in centers or home settings.
• Reinforce positive behaviors using established techniques.
• Track client progress with a company-issued iPad.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 permanent 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, in State valid driver’s license*, and active car insurance
• Military and college students may be exempt from in State 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, 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.

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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.