Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Full-Time
About The Position
TERI is hiring full-time Registered Behavior Technicians to provide direct support to children, students, young adults, and adults with autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities and varying behavioral support needs. Assignments may be in private schools, public-school classrooms through a nonpublic agency, clients’ homes, or an adult day program. The work includes 1:1, 2:1, and small-group support, on-site and community instruction, and flexible in-home shifts across North San Diego County. Positions pay $30 per hour and include guaranteed schedules, career growth, in-person BCBA supervision, benefits, and an emphasis on work/life balance. RBTs provide ABA, behavioral, educational, and skill-development support; implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans under BCBA and program leadership direction; and collect and maintain data to track progress and evaluate program effectiveness. They help individuals build communication, social, behavioral, adaptive living, functional, academic, and independence skills. Depending on the assignment, RBTs may also respond to challenging or high-risk behaviors using approved behavioral support, de-escalation, and crisis intervention strategies. RBTs work collaboratively with BCBAs, educators, families, clinical professionals, and interdisciplinary team members. They participate in supervision, training, team meetings, and documentation, and are expected to follow TERI standards and the BACB Code of Ethics and professional requirements. TERI describes its culture as mission-driven and supportive, with a commitment to wellness for staff and clients and an expectation that staff participate in its wellness programs and embrace its “Fit for Life” philosophy.
Requirements
- Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification in good standing with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
- High school diploma or GED.
- Comfort providing hands-on behavioral support and responding professionally to moderate, severe, or challenging behaviors, depending on program assignment.
- Strong communication skills, professionalism, and reliability.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; additional driving requirements may apply depending on program assignment.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience providing ABA, behavioral, educational, or direct support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or behavioral support needs; some program assignments may require additional related experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct ABA, behavioral, educational, and skill-development support to children or adults with autism and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans under the direction of BCBAs and program leadership.
- Collect, record, and maintain accurate behavioral and program data to monitor progress toward individualized goals and evaluate program effectiveness.
- Help individuals strengthen communication, social, behavioral, adaptive living, functional, academic, and independence skills based on their needs.
- Respond safely and professionally to challenging or high-risk behaviors using approved behavioral support, de-escalation, and crisis intervention strategies when required.
- Collaborate with BCBAs, educators, families, clinical professionals, and interdisciplinary team members to provide consistent, person-centered support.
- Participate in ongoing supervision, training, team meetings, and required documentation.
- Maintain TERI standards and comply with the BACB Code of Ethics and professional requirements.
- Actively participate in TERI wellness programs and personally commit to the agency’s “Fit for Life” philosophy.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer support.
- Health and wellness program.
- On-site fitness center and outdoor fitness court with no-cost access.
- Pet insurance.
- Employee discounts at TERI’s Common Ground Café & Coffee Bar and Inspired Resale Boutique.
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Guaranteed schedules, career growth, and in-person/on-site BCBA supervision.
- Positive and supportive mission-driven team culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
