RBT / Behavior Technician
About The Position
Join the Tucson team to help children with autism develop communication, social, and everyday living skills. The role involves working one-on-one with children in home and community settings, using play and positive reinforcement. You will follow each child’s treatment plan under the guidance and regular supervision of a BCBA, support children in learning safer alternatives to challenging behaviors, collect progress data, write session notes, and partner with families to help skills carry over at home. The position offers daytime, part-time work. Certified RBTs earn $28 per hour with at least one year of experience; Behavior Technicians who have completed the 40-hour RBT training earn $26 per hour. Paid family cancellations and paid BCBA fieldwork supervision hours are also offered.
Requirements
- Hold a current RBT credential through the BACB or have completed 40-hour RBT training.
- Have experience working with children; the posting states “[6 months / 1 year]” and does not specify which duration applies.
- Have daytime availability.
- Have a high school diploma or GED.
- Be 18 years or older.
- Be able to pass a background check and obtain an Arizona fingerprint clearance card.
- Have current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Have reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- ABA or behavioral experience is preferred.
- Coursework in psychology, education, social work, or a related field is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with children in home and community settings, using play and positive reinforcement to build communication, social, and everyday living skills.
- Follow each child’s treatment plan with guidance and regular supervision from a BCBA.
- Help reduce challenging behaviors by teaching safer, more effective alternatives.
- Track progress through accurate data collection and write a session note after each session.
- Partner with families so skills carry over at home.
Benefits
- Weekly pay deposits.
- $350 bonus after 90 days for certified RBTs.
- $350 referral bonus for each RBT referral who stays 90 days.
- Paid onboarding training.
- Support finishing RBT certification, including the competency assessment and exam.
- Paid fieldwork supervision hours for BCBA candidates.
- Paid family cancellations.
- Unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a 401(k)/IRA with a 3% match.
- $8 per day gas allowance.
- Room to grow toward advanced roles in the field.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
