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Are you looking for a company where your happiness, growth and success are valued as much as your clients? Do you have a passion for psychology, human development, speech and language, or education? Would you like to help learners with autism develop communication and social skills? You may have found what you’re looking for as a Registered Behavior Technician with Inspire Behavioral Learning, LLC! Come inspire children, teens, and young adults to learn and make a difference in their lives!

We are looking for an enthusiastic RBT to work in the East Bay in Contra Costa County with the greatest current need in Brentwood or El Cerrito.

COVID-19: telehealth (online therapy) opportunities are also available on a temporary basis, in addition to in-person services. This position is not exclusively for telehealth. For in-person services, we are following CDC, WHO, and local and state health and safety guidelines for essential business.

What Makes Us Unique:

- We are a small company focused on quality over quantity. We value excellent applied behavior analysis (ABA) service both for you and your clients, rather than rapid growth at the expense of employee and client happiness.

- Each employee is valued as a whole person and a unique individual, which is the same respect we give to each client. We use 360 degree feedback, in which everyone's observations and perceptions matter.

- We value the integrity of the whole person. As such, we are dedicated to competent, ethical practice in ABA; kind-hearted care for both the client and employee; and acting on principles of behavior and learning to improve lives.

- ABA is not only a therapy for kids with autism, so as an RBT with Inspire Behavioral Learning, you also have the opportunity to work with other populations to become a well-rounded ABA practitioner.

- Enjoy 30 minutes or less drive time between client locations.

- Opportunity for a raise 90 days from your date of hire.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide one-one-one behavioral therapy for children to young adults under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

- Engage learners in interactive behavioral therapy, using the principles of ABA in natural environments, such as the client’s home, school, and community.

- Travel to clients in their homes throughout the East Bay, following health and safety precautions

- During COVID-19, on a temporary basis, do telehealth sessions as needed

- Travel to clients in their schools and communities throughout the East Bay when they reopen and in accordance with health and safety requirements

- Help learners replace problem behavior and acquire new skills through mastery, generalization, and maintenance of individualized goals in the following areas:

• Verbal behavior

• Social skills

• Play skills

• Motor skills

• Self-help and daily living skills

• Safety skills

• Executive functioning

• Self-advocacy

- Apply methods of ABA in therapy sessions, including naturalistic and incidental teaching, discrete trial training (DTT), functional communication training (FCT), verbal behavior, and positive reinforcement based on learner preferences and choices

- Communicate client progress with parents/guardians and teachers where applicable

- Record accurate, objective session notes in vivo

- Use an online data collection system

- Demonstrate ongoing competency in the most current RBT® Task List and RBT® Ethics Code

Required Qualifications:

- Submit proof of current Registered Behavior Technician™(RBT®) certification by the BACB® - $250 sign-on bonus for active and unexpired RBT® certification by the BACB® in good standing

- Active and unexpired BCAT certification in good standing may be substituted for RBT®, but must attain RBT® certification within 90 days of hire

- Submit proof of high school diploma or highest degree

- Submit proof of valid CA driver’s license

- Reliable transportation to client locations in cities throughout the East Bay

- Availability at least three days per week M-F and occasional Saturdays

- Pass a DOJ and FBI background check

- Submit proof of negative TB test, negative COVID-19 viral test, and immunizations

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree or current major in psychology, applied behavior analysis, human development, speech and language pathology, education, special education or a related field

- One year experience working with children to young adults with disabilities

- Experience working with children with autism to reduce problem behavior

- Kind, caring, and compassionate in working with families

- Ability to work independently and as part of a therapy team

- Outstanding oral and written communication skills

- Excellent time-management and organizational skills

- Demonstrated interest in increasing your knowledge and proficiency in ABA

- Proficient with Google's G Suite products (Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Calendar, etc.) and quick to learn technology

- Energetic, highly adaptable and dynamic, fun and creative in working with learners

Perks and Benefits:

- $250 sign-on bonus for active and unexpired RBT® certification by the BACB® in good standing - available your first payday

- Flexible part-time hours with 30 min or less travel time between clients

- Paid training

- Opportunity for a raise 90 days from your date of hire

- Performance-based bonuses

- Paid drive time between client locations

- Mileage reimbursement and other expense reimbursement

- Paid sick leave

- ABA tuition and professional development assistance

- Opportunity for promotion to Program Supervisor if you attain BCaBA certification or are currently taking BCBA coursework, among other qualifications

- Supportive and friendly environment with ongoing coaching, mentorship, and paid training

- Weekly supervision tailored to both the employee's and client's needs

- Become part of a company that truly cares about both the employee's and client's happiness and success!

Classification: Non-exempt employee 



Compensation: $19-$25 DOE

Hours: Part-time

Location: East Bay (current greatest need is in Brentwood or El Cerrito); online for telehealth due to COVID-19, but this is not an exclusively online position

Apply: Include a resume a cover letter specifying why you might be a great fit! Applications without cover letters will not be considered. We look forward to connecting with you!