Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Alpaca Health • Livermore, CA

8d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Alpaca Health is a multi-state network of independent ABA therapists working in homes, schools, and daycares. The role involves working one-on-one with children with autism in their homes, classrooms, and communities. RBTs follow individualized plans from a BCBA, implement behavior strategies, collect data, and build consistent relationships that support children’s growth. Each RBT is paired with a dedicated, closely involved BCBA mentor who is available for guidance.

The role is open to people with an active RBT certification as well as people motivated to earn certification. For those pursuing certification, Alpaca Health can help identify a path and match them with a suitable practice; depending on the practice, training reimbursement and paid hands-on learning may be available, along with support preparing for and taking the certification exam. The position offers career growth support, including a path toward BCBA certification.

Requirements

• Have an active RBT certification or be motivated to earn one.
• Genuinely enjoy working with children, especially children who need 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.
• Pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in education, childcare, psychology, social work, or another role working with children.
• Interest in pursuing BCBA certification.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• $20–$27 per hour, based on experience and location.
• Direct mentorship from a dedicated BCBA.
• Career growth support, including a path toward BCBA certification.
• Depending on the practice, reimbursement for RBT training and paid hands-on learning for people earning certification.
• Support preparing for and taking the RBT certification exam.

What This Job Offers

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