Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Alpaca Health • Newman, CA

14d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Alpaca Health is a multi-state network of independent ABA therapists working in homes, schools, and daycares. The company hires both certified Registered Behavior Technicians and people who are motivated to become certified. RBTs work one-on-one with children with autism in homes, classrooms, and communities, following personalized plans from a BCBA, implementing behavior strategies, collecting data, and building consistent relationships that support children’s growth. A dedicated BCBA provides mentorship and is closely involved and reachable.

For people who are not yet certified, Alpaca Health offers support toward becoming an RBT, including help matching with a practice and preparing for the certification exam. Depending on the practice, training may be reimbursed and hands-on learning may be paid. The role offers career-growth support, including a path toward BCBA certification. The position is in person, and scheduling may require availability across mornings, afternoons, and evenings to meet client needs.

Requirements

• Have an active RBT certification or be motivated to earn one.
• Genuinely enjoy working with children, especially children who need extra patience and creativity.
• Have reliable availability across mornings, afternoons, or evenings.
• Have reliable transportation to reach client homes and schools.
• Be able to keep up physically, including getting on the floor, moving around, and staying active; able to lift approximately 50 pounds.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be able to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in education, childcare, psychology, social work, or another role involving showing up for children.
• Existing active RBT certification.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children with autism in their homes, classrooms, and communities.
• Follow personalized plans provided by a BCBA.
• Implement behavior strategies.
• Collect data.
• Build consistent relationships that help children grow.
• Maintain availability across mornings, afternoons, or evenings to support client consistency.
• Travel to client homes and schools.

Benefits

• $20–$27 per hour, based on experience and location.
• Direct mentorship from a dedicated BCBA.
• Full-time or part-time scheduling, with some flexibility across mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
• Career growth support, including a path toward BCBA certification.
• Depending on the practice, reimbursement for RBT training and paid hands-on learning while earning certification.
• Support preparing for and sitting for the RBT certification exam.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED