RBT/BT

About the role

Compass Center, Inc. is a multidisciplinary pediatric therapy agency, therapist‑owned and founded by parents of a special needs and medically complex child. We understand the challenging journey families like ours face and strive to provide exceptional services that go above and beyond standard care. We are expanding to the San Mateo region and seek compassionate therapists who share our vision, value expertise, and thrive in a supportive, drama‑free work environment where Clinical Directors ensure you are respected, heard, seen, and valued.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun, rewarding experience to generate a highly motivating environment that increases skill development and performance for each client.
• Implement individualized applied behavior programming.
• Provide direct 1:1 ABA therapy under the direction of a BCBA, BCaBA, or Tier 2 Case Manager.
• Teach developmental milestones utilizing ABA techniques and principles.
• Effectively respond to and minimize challenging or disruptive behaviors.
• Collect data on ABA programming targets and use an online system to enter, track, and write a summary note at the end of each treatment session.
• Provide support to parents, teachers, and caregivers by instructing strategies across all areas of the child's environment.
• Share creative ideas for activities to support reaching target goals.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with team members.
• If you have a background in Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Science, Child Development, Counseling, Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Development, Psychology, Speech and Hearing Services, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or a related field, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred) OR currently enrolled in a college/university studying psychology, education, special education, or a related field.
• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Pass a background check.
• Have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and car insurance.
• At least one year of experience working with children/teens with special needs (highly preferred) OR at least one year of experience working with children/teens (preferred).
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certified, or RBT in process (we will provide further training).
• Bilingual (highly preferred); sign language a plus.
• Display compassion, empathy, enthusiasm, kindness, goodwill, and reliability.
• Ability to lift, carry, frequently walk, bend, reach, squat, kneel, and twist to observe, assess, and interact with clients.

Pay

Pay DOE $20‑30 per billable hour.

Benefits

• Paid drive time
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401K (for eligible employees)
• Additional benefits as noted

Schedule

Prime time hours are typically Monday through Friday, 12 pm–6:30 pm (flexibility required); late‑afternoon availability is a plus. This is a part‑time position with the opportunity to grow to full‑time. Candidates within a 30‑mile radius are preferred.