Entry Level Behavior Technician

ACES (Comprehensive Educational Services); Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting children with autism. As a Behavior Technician, you'll make a meaningful impact by working directly with clients to enhance their communication and social skills. This role not only offers competitive pay but also provides extensive training and mentorship opportunities. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellness, you will be part of a team that values compassion and empathy. Enjoy career growth while making a difference in the lives of children and their families. This is your chance to turn your passion into a rewarding career!

Benefits

Guaranteed pay increase after first year

Paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

Paid training

Medical benefits package

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

Company-issued iPad

Qualifications

• Passion for helping children with autism and their families.
• Experience in roles like camp counselor or childcare volunteer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children with autism in various settings.
• Track client progress using electronic health data on an iPad.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Patience

Good Judgement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

iPad

Job description

Description

Pay Range: $21 - $27 /hour for clinical work* (based on experience)

At ACES, we care deeply about children with autism reaching their full potential! We also care about our employees' health and wellness, work/life balance, and the opportunity to grow in a rewarding field.

By becoming a Behavior Technician, individuals like you, who possess empathy and compassion, will support ACES’ clients, helping them enhance their communication, problem-solving abilities, and social interactions.

Join ACES as an ABA Behavior Technician, where you can turn your passion for helping others into an impactful career!

What You’ll Do As a Behavior Technician

• Work one-on-one with children with autism in one of our centers or a home-based setting.
• Reinforce positive behavior utilizing therapeutic techniques learned in our industry leading training program!
• Track client progress and growth by keeping electronic health data on your company-provided iPad.
  
  

What ACES Offers

• Competitive compensation and benefit plans.
• Guaranteed $1 increase after first year (if in good standing)
• Access to mentorship and progressive career development opportunities.
• Unlimited employee referral bonuses! (Up to $500 per referral)
• Paid Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
• Paid training while learning from a best-in-class training team.
• Most part-time employees qualify for our medical benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Company-issued iPad to support daily work.
  
  

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others.
• Good judgement when responding to different situations common among our clients.
• Effective and compassionate communication skills when interacting with children and caregivers.
• Anyone seeking a rewarding career working with children. Some of our most successful team members have experience as a camp counselor, nanny, preschool teacher, paraprofessional, teacher's aide, childcare volunteer. All applicants are welcome!
  
  

What You Need

• A passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families impacted by autism!
• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• A willingness to learn and comfort navigating tablet technology.
• Access to reliable transportation in case of the need to commute to surrounding areas (including schools, ACES locations and client homes).
• Schedule flexibility to conduct sessions at the times most needed by our client's families. We try our best to work with your schedule!
• 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 $17.87/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.

Please Note: 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. The foregoing job responsibilities are illustrative only and are not meant to be exhaustive. ACES reserves the right to change, amend, or modify the job description/responsibilities at any time and in it's sole discretion.

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