Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – School-Based and Adult Services
Location: Serving areas throughout the South Bay including Watsonville, Saratoga, Gilroy and Santa Cruz, CA (Various school, community, residential, and day program settings)
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Compensation: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour (Depending on experience and RBT certification)
Supervised By: Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) / Board Certified Behavior Analyst Candidate
Role Overview
We are seeking Behavior Technicians (BTs and RBTs) who are passionate about making a tangible difference in clients' lives. This position involves working directly with students and/or adults who may exhibit high intensity behaviors across a variety of community-based, residential, and day program settings.
If you are looking to build a career in ABA, social services, or psychology, this role offers unparalleled hands-on experience, comprehensive crisis-management training, and robust clinical support.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct Intervention: Implement individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and skill-acquisition programs designed by the supervising BCBA.
- Crisis Management & Safety: Utilize approved safety-care and de-escalation techniques to safely manage and redirect highly aggressive, self-injurious, or disruptive behaviors.
- Data Collection: Accurately track and graph behavioral data during every session using our digital data-collection systems to monitor client progress.
- Skill Building: Assist adult clients in developing functional communication, daily living, vocational, and social skills to promote independence.
- Collaboration: Work closely with supervising BCBAs/BCBA Candidates, residential staff, and families to ensure program fidelity and consistent care.
Qualifications
- Experience: Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges is required. Experience managing aggressive behaviors is a major plus.
- Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field is preferred).
- Certifications: Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential is a plus.
- Reliability: A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance (travel between local sites in the Santa Cruz area is required).
- Resilience & Empathy: Strong emotional regulation, physical stamina, and a genuine commitment to supporting adults with complex behavioral needs.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Hourly Pay: $28.00 - $32.00/hour with opportunities for growth.
- Paid Training: Comprehensive onboarding, including RBT training and specialized Crisis Intervention/De-escalation certification (e.g., Safety-Care or CPI).
- Health & Wellness: Employer-sponsored medical benefits for full-time employees.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual starts after 90 days of service.
- Retirement: 4% 401(k) match after 12 months of service.
- Career Advancement: Free supervision hours for those pursuing their BCBA or BCaBA certification, plus clear pathways to leadership roles.
Are you ready to make an impact where it's needed most?
If you have a passion for adult and child services, a cool head under pressure, and a desire to grow alongside a supportive, mission-driven team, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our South Bay team!