Registered Behavior Technician | ADD/IDD Services

About the role

Help Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day At Valley's Adult Ability Center, the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides direct support to adults with autism as they develop daily living, social, and vocational skills that promote greater independence. Working under the supervision of a BCBA and as part of a collaborative treatment team, the RBT implements individualized Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) interventions designed to build functional skills, encourage meaningful community participation, and support each individual's personal goals.

The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) provides direct care to children with autism in home and clinical settings. The RBT implements treatment goals and objectives developed in coordination with the BCBA, family, and clinical team. The RBT provides ABA therapy to improve communication, social, functional living, and play skills while working to reduce identified problem behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment protocols as designed by the interdisciplinary treatment team in assigned treatment setting (e.g., client’s home or clinical setting). Home‑based treatment assignments require access to reliable transportation.
• Completes objective documentation meeting Medicaid and insurance billing requirements under the supervision of a BCBA.
• Collects data on developed treatment goals and documented problem behaviors in both home and clinical settings.
• Monitors collected data to determine next steps in treatment planning under the supervision of the BCBA.
• Models effective behavior supports and positive interactions with clients and staff.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: None required.
• Licenses/Certificates:
  • RBT certification within the required timeframe (post‑hire as needed — required within 120 days of start date).
  • CPR certification (post‑hire).
  • Valley de‑escalation certification (post‑hire).

Benefits

• Compensation: Tenure‑based service increases and performance bonuses; On‑Demand Pay provides access to a portion of earned wages before scheduled payday.
• Time Off: 15 days of accrued paid time off annually (increasing by one day each year of service), 10 paid holidays, 2 wellness days, and paid parental leave.
• Health & Insurance Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for full‑time and part‑time team members working 30+ hours/week; voluntary options including accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, financial protection, and pet insurance; Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance provided at no cost.
• Health Savings & Reimbursement: Out‑of‑pocket medical expenses eligible for reimbursement through Garner HRA (up to $2,000 individual / $4,000 family); option to contribute pre‑tax to HSA with company match up to $900 individual / $1,800 family.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan accepting pre‑tax and Roth contributions with company match up to 6% of annual salary.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, new certification reimbursement, paid training and conference attendance, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time for continuing education.

Pay

Pay is dependent on RBT certification status: Uncertified start at $16.50/hour; certification must be obtained within the first 120 days, after which pay increases to the certified rate. Certified range starts at $19.00/hour, with pay calculated based on years of certified experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm