Play with Kids!- Behavior Technician
About the role
Play with Kids! Behavior Technician Help autistic children find their voice. And discover your calling. As a Behavior Technician, you’ll work 1-on-1 with kids diagnosed with autism helping them build life-changing skills like talking, playing, and making choices. No experience required! Just a big heart, patience, and love for kids. Is empathy your superpower? This might be the most important job you’ve never heard of. You’ll be their guide, their support, their safe place. Every small breakthrough, every smile, word, or moment of connection will remind you why your work is so important. We are hiring in Sacramento and Elk Grove, aiming to match you with clients near your home, and we offer mileage reimbursement if your first client is over 20 miles away.
Responsibilities
- Work & play 1-on-1 with kids on the autism spectrum
- Use play, patience, and ABA therapy to teach real-life skills
- Celebrate their wins! (big and small)
Requirements
- A heart for helping kids
- A calm, steady presence
- Eagerness & energy to play
- A willingness to learn something new
- High school diploma or equivalent
- A genuine passion for helping children and teens grow
- Reliable transportation
- Bilingual a plus
- No prior experience required – we’ll teach you everything you need to know
- Experience as a nanny, paraprofessional, teacher, CNA, personal attendant, daycare, childcare, babysitter, caregiver, or aide, or study in psychology, social work, or sociology is a plus (you’re already halfway there)
Benefits
- Smiles and giggles from happy kids!
- A job that’s finally meaningful
- A nationally recognized RBT Certification (comes with a pay raise!)
- A rewarding career path in behavioral healthcare
Pay
$20 - $23 per hour based on experience and education. Additional pay incentives: +$2/hour for weekend shifts, +$5/hour for company‑observed holidays.
Schedule
Monday‑Friday, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm (15‑20 hours per week).