Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life?
Hope Services is Silicon Valley’s leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. We seek candidates who share our inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels..
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Pay Rate: $35.00/hr
Job Summary:
The Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) plays a specialized and highly skilled role within Hope Services’ clinical framework, working directly with a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The RBT is responsible for implementing individualized behavior intervention plans for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who exhibit complex and often severe behavioral challenges. This role requires a deep understanding of applied behavior analysis (ABA), strong observational and data collection skills, and the capacity to navigate emotionally intense and physically demanding situations with professionalism and therapeutic intent. The RBT is integral to achieving measurable improvements in clients’ quality of life through consistent, ethical, and client-centered behavioral interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Implementation and Monitoring
-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
such as aggression, self-injury, property destruction, or elopement, utilizing
proactive and reactive strategies rooted in ABA principles.
-Implement structured skill acquisition programs designed to build daily living
skills, emotional regulation, communication, and functional independence.
-Conduct and document daily therapeutic sessions, accurately recording
behavior data, antecedents, consequences, and client responses to
interventions.
Data Records and Documentation
-Maintain meticulous and objective data records used for ongoing assessment,
program modification, and interdisciplinary decision-making.
-Identify behavioral patterns, inconsistencies, or emergent issues based on
graphed data and collaborate in team discussions to address them.
-Administer preference assessments and contribute to functional behavior
assessments (FBAs) through structured observation and data sharing.
Crisis Prevention and Management
-Apply approved crisis prevention and intervention techniques (e.g., CPI or
PRO-ACT) to de-escalate unsafe situations while maintaining client dignity
and safety.
-Demonstrate sound judgment and composure in high-stress incidents, using
therapeutic rapport and established protocols to support behavioral recovery.
Collaboration and Teamwork
-Participate actively in clinical supervision, interdisciplinary meetings, family
training sessions, and behavior plan review discussions.
-Support seamless coordination of services by communicating client needs and
progress clearly with family members, coworkers, and other professionals
involved in care.
Professional Growth and Ethical Practice
-Engage in regular training to maintain RBT certification and stay current on best
practices in ABA and trauma-informed care.
-Uphold ethical standards outlined by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board
(BACB), including maintaining professional boundaries and client
confidentiality.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Associate’s degree and current certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
Minimum of two years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
-Deep understanding of ABA terminology, reinforcement systems, and data-driven intervention models.
-Proven ability to work effectively in community-based environments with diverse
clients and behavioral profiles.
-Ability to interpret BIPs and translate technical guidance into compassionate,
real-world support.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and data collection software used in ABA
practice.
-Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability
to manage emotional demands of the job and demonstrate resilience and
empathy.
-Skilled in maintaining accurate documentation, safeguarding confidential
information, and responding appropriately in emergencies.
Environmental Conditions:
Work is conducted in both office and community-based settings, including homes, schools, and public environments. The role may require:
· Standing, bending, kneeling, or physically assisting clients during
interventions.
· Exposure to unpredictable behavior, emotional outbursts, or
environmental hazards.
· Occasional outdoor work or travel between client locations.
· Participation in sessions requiring physical stamina and emotional
maturity.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Do you have what it takes to make a difference? Inspire and be inspired! Hope Services takes immense pride in maximizing our employee engagement. Will you join us??
Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees not regardless of, but with consideration and appreciation for race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status.
