Social/Emotional/Behavioral Support Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Job Description:

The Bloom Transition Program is seeking a dedicated, full-time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support students ages 14-22 in developing essential skills for adulthood. This includes a strong focus on independent living, employment readiness, and community integration.

This is a community-based, transition-focused position. Services are provided in a classroom setting and across program locations, vocational training sites, and community-based settings. The role follows the academic school calendar, with expected hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM -2:30 PM.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification required, or ability to complete certification within the first four months of employment (pay increase provided upon certification)

• Experience working with children and/or adolescents with developmental disabilities across varying age ranges

• Implement individualized programming across structured and natural environments, including:

• Discrete Trial Instruction (DTI)

• Naturalistic Instruction (NET)

• Support development of functional life skills, including: vocational/job readiness skills, community safety and participation, social and communication skills, activities of daily living (ADLs)

• Assist with community-based instruction and vocational training opportunities, including job site support and community outings

• Collect and record accurate behavioral data; maintain clear, concise session notes in required formats

• Follow behavior intervention plans to decrease target behaviors and increase adaptive, social, and communication skills

• Report session information to case manager within 24 hours and attend bi-weekly case review meetings as required

• Collaborate with educational staff, transition teams, and related service providers to support student goals

• Communicate professionally with families, students, and service providers; relay information to case manager in a timely manner

• Valid driver's license required

• Respond to crisis situations as needed; complete Safety-Care training within one month of hire and additional required trainings

• Meet physical requirements including sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 20 lbs

• Adhere to school calendar and program expectations

Schedule

• Monday-Friday: 7:30 AM -2:30 PM
• Follows school-year calendar, including school breaks and holidays

Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys working in a variety of settings including classroom, community-based and non-traditional learning environments
• Comfortable with active, flexible, and hands-on daily routines
• Passionate about supporting students in transitioning to independence and adulthood
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills
• Interested in developing experience in transition-focused ABA services and vocational skill programming
• Willingness to obtain a V-Endorsement on driver's license to transport students to vocational and community-based opportunities

Benefits

• Competitive pay with regular salary reviews (upon RBT certification and annually)
• Mileage reimbursement for travel between sites and community locations
• Medical and dental insurance
• IRA with employer matching contribution
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• PTO accrual system (accrues weekly starting at 60 hours worked; up to 120 hours/year)
• Ongoing professional development and staff training
• Supervision and research opportunities aligned with BACB guidelines for employees pursuing BCBA certification