RBT Facilitator

About the Role

The RBT Facilitator supports the development of ABA Therapists and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) through coaching in clinical settings. This role remains actively engaged in direct patient sessions while modeling effective implementation of ABA strategies and providing behavior-specific feedback to support skill development and clinical growth. The RBT Facilitator plays a key role in preparing ABA Therapists for the RBT Competency Assessment and exam, while supporting ongoing skill development across the center. This individual partners closely with Virtual Trainers and clinical leadership to ensure coaching is consistent, effective, and aligned with clinical quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct Care & Coaching Integration: Provides direct care while embedding frequent learning opportunities for the trainee throughout sessions by modeling and narrating effective implementation of ABA interventions. Delivers coaching to support skill development of ABA Therapists and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs).
• New Hire Readiness and Certification Support: Supports new hires in progressing through onboarding and preparing for the RBT competency assessment and certification requirements within expected timelines.
• Performance Observation, Feedback & Documentation: Observes ABA Therapist and RBT performance and delivers timely, behavior-specific feedback. Maintains accurate and timely documentation, including session notes, coaching/feedback records, and supervision tracking. Communicates progress and performance trends to Center Managers and BCBAs.
• Ongoing Staff Development & Clinical Modeling: Provides continuous coaching and modeling to support skill development and clinical performance, reinforcing best practices and promoting consistency in service delivery.
• Collaboration with Leadership: Partners with Clinic Managers and BCBAs to identify staff development needs, support performance improvement, and ensure alignment with clinical expectations. Collaborates with Virtual Trainers and RBT Training Coordinator to align on coaching expectations, implement feedback, and maintain consistency in training practices across centers.
• Professional Standards & Continuous Learning: Maintains current knowledge of ABA practices and demonstrates professionalism, strong clinical performance, and teamwork while supporting a culture of accountability and high-quality care.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Note that duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Active RBT credential required.
• At least 6 months of experience in a relevant role.
• Demonstrated effective implementation of ABA strategies in clinical sessions.
• Ability to coach others in behavior analytic skills, with prior training, presenting, or facilitation experience (experience presenting to large groups preferred).
• Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methodologies and curriculum beneficial for children diagnosed with ASD, including but not limited to:
  • Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  • Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)
  • Prompting and prompt fading strategies
  • Error correction procedures
  • Differential reinforcement
  • Pivotal Response Training (PRT)
• Proficiency with android tablet systems and software used at Hopebridge, including but not limited to:
  • Office 365 (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams)
  • HB Charts
  • ReThink

Preferred Qualifications

• College coursework in behavior analysis, psychology, education, early education, or a related field.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a clinical environment.
• Work may be stressful at times due to a busy clinic environment with patients.
• Prolonged exposure to loud noises may occur.
• Constant and interruptive interaction with others.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting or standing, repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May require lifting, carrying, running, walking, climbing, kneeling, twisting, pulling/pushing, bending, stooping, and reaching above the shoulder.
• May need to lift pediatric population at times (up to 50 lbs).