PARAPROFESSIONAL

## Description

**Paraprofessional**

**Clinic Based Sacramento and Natomas**

**Pay $18.36 - $26.00**

**Join a team that changes lives every day.**

At Advance Kids, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling life. For more than 25 years, we have provided innovative residential, clinical, educational, and crisis intervention services for children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities. Our mission is simple: to improve quality of life through compassionate, individualized support and evidence-based care.

We are seeking a dedicated Paraprofessionals and RBT's to support our **clinical** programs. This is an opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team that values integrity, accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence while making a profound impact on the lives of individuals with complex support needs.

**Position Summary**

The Paraprofessional / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), provides one-on-one behavior treatment for children diagnosed with autism using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

**Qualifications**

**Required**

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background clearance and reference checks
• Must be able to work Monday–Friday

**Physical Requirements**

• Employees who work 1:1 with children diagnosed with autism need to be physically fit for the job by being able to lift 50 lbs.; sit on the floor and small child size chairs; stand; walk; run; climb; bend; stoop; reach; kneel; crawl; push; normal visual, vocal & hearing acuity; use of a computer; ability to write; vocal communication; maintain overall energy during the entire shift.

**Pre-Employment Requirements**

• Successful criminal background check
• High school diploma
• Immunization records
• Negative TB test

• **What You'll Do**
• **Main Job Duty**

• Work one-on-one with child, implementing individual lessons and behavior intervention plans as specified by the behavior consultant.
• Monitor progress by accurately recording each session and providing notes as indicated by behavior consultant on designated data sheets, or in online data collection system.
• Know and understand the specific goals and behavior plans of each client you are assigned.
• Implementation of each individual lesson (specific instruction, the exact target response that the child must display, the specific prompt level anticipated before giving the instruction, and the appropriate amount/type of the consequence for the target response).
• Communication with behavior consultant for questions on lesson implementation or progression, training needs, problems with child's progression, behavior excesses, etc.
• Some clients require in-home services on a regular basis; other clients receiving center based services require monthly in- home visits in addition to their time at the center. Center based paraprofessionals are expected to provide therapy in the child’s home as directed by their supervisor.
• Complete medical notes for each session and collect parent signature at the end of the day.
• Check and convert daily billing and timekeeping records.
• Other duties as assigned.

**Compensation:**

• $18.36 - 27.00/hour depending on experience and certification
• Benefits:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between clients
• Paid training and advancement opportunities

**Why Advance Kids?**

At Advance Kids, you'll join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities achieve greater independence, safety, and quality of life. We foster a culture of compassion, teamwork, continuous learning, and meaningful impact. Every day offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

**Apply Today and Help Us Change Lives.**