Registered Behavior Technician
Hope Services· Enhanced Behavioral Program – Enhanced Behavior Support
Gilroy, CA$35kFull-timePosted 1w ago
About the role
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) works under a BCBA to implement individualized ABA-based interventions for clients with IDD, providing 1:1 support, data collection, and crisis management in clinical and community settings.
Responsibilities
- Execute behavior intervention plans (BIPs) with precision and fidelity as directed by a BCBA, incorporating real-time adaptations based on behavioral responses.
- Provide intensive 1:1 support to individuals exhibiting challenging behaviors (e.g., aggression, self-injury, property destruction, elopement) using ABA-based strategies.
- Implement structured skill acquisition programs to build daily living skills, emotional regulation, communication, and functional independence.
- Conduct and document daily therapeutic sessions, recording behavior data, antecedents, consequences, and client responses to interventions.
- Maintain meticulous objective data records for ongoing assessment, program modification, and interdisciplinary decision-making.
- Identify behavioral patterns and collaborate in team discussions to address emergent issues based on graphed data.
- Administer preference assessments and contribute to functional behavior assessments (FBAs) through structured observation and data sharing.
- Apply crisis prevention and intervention techniques (e.g., CPI or PRO-ACT) to de-escalate unsafe situations while maintaining dignity and safety.
- Demonstrate judgment and composure in high-stress incidents, using therapeutic rapport and protocols to support behavioral recovery.
- Participate in clinical supervision, interdisciplinary meetings, family training sessions, and behavior plan reviews.
- Communicate client needs and progress clearly with families, coworkers, and other professionals involved in care.
- Engage in regular training to maintain RBT certification and stay current on ABA and trauma-informed care.
- Uphold BACB ethical standards, maintain professional boundaries and client confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree and current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
- Minimum of two years’ experience working with individuals with IDD, or a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent.
Skills
Required:ABA terminology and data-driven interventionsCommunity-based service deliveryBIP interpretation and guidance translationDocumentation and data managementMicrosoft Office and data collection softwareCommunication and resilience
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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