Experienced RBT | Ready for Your Next Step?

FirstSteps for Kids, Inc.•Walnut Creek, CA

5d•$26 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The FirstSteps Team is inspired by the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. To that end, our mission is twofold: to provide the best evidence-based, behavior analytic treatment to our children diagnosed with autism and related learning differences, and to offer a positive, collaborative, and dynamic work experience for our team. We are steadfastly committed to ongoing training and mentorship of our employees, always motivated to support the next generation of clinical leaders in our field and at FirstSteps. Our greatest reward is witnessing the rapid and joyful learning of our little ones and knowing that together, we are creating more happy days for the kids and families we serve. Experienced ABA Instructor | Build Clinical Skills. Grow Toward BCBA. $26–$28/hr + In-Person BCBA Mentorship + BCBA Supervision Opportunities You're already an experienced RBT. Now, what's next? At FirstSteps for Kids, we give experienced Instructors the opportunity to deepen their clinical skills, take on more responsibility, and build toward a long-term career in ABA. You'll work directly alongside experienced, in-person BCBAs who know your learners, observe your work, provide real-time coaching, and help you continue developing as a clinician. This Is More Than Another RBT Job Build clinical skills. Work on individualized treatment plans and learn how to think through clinical challenges with support from your BCBA. Build leadership skills. Mentor new Instructors through Behavior Skills Training and help shape the next generation of clinical team members. Build toward BCBA. If you're pursuing your BCBA, eligible graduate students can access BCBA supervision opportunities while gaining meaningful clinical experience. Build lasting relationships. Work closely with children and families across our centers, homes, and community settings, helping learners build skills that matter in everyday life.

Requirements

An experienced RBT or Behavior Technician
Enjoys working directly with children and families
Wants to keep developing clinically
Is interested in mentoring and supporting other Instructors
Values collaboration with experienced BCBAs
Is pursuing, or may eventually pursue, a career as a BCBA
Believes great ABA requires both clinical excellence and genuine care
Childhood vaccinations (MMR & Varicella), non-reactive TB test, and physical screening
Access to reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and insurance
Ability to lift 50 lbs, sit on floors and/or child-sized furniture, and quickly move from a seated position to running stance

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality ABA therapy to children in center, home, and school settings
Implement individualized treatment plans with support from an in-person BCBA
Collect accurate data and communicate clinical observations
Partner with families and caregivers
Train and mentor new Clinical Trainees using Behavior Skills Training
Model strong clinical practice, teamwork, and professionalism