Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) – Menlo Park / Palo Alto / Pacifica / Daly City

Grains of Good FoundationLocation: Bay Area, CAPay: $33–$37 per hour + travel reimbursementSchedule: Part-time, up to 20 hours per week initially, with opportunities to increase hoursEmployment arrangement: Part-time; worker classification subject to California employment requirements

About Us: Grains of Good Foundation is a nonprofit organization providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech-Language Therapy (SLP) services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Our team works collaboratively to support children's communication, independence, adaptive skills, safety, and quality of life. We serve families through Medi-Cal, Regional Centers, and Catalight (Kaiser Permanente).

Position Overview

We are looking for a reliable, experienced, and compassionate Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our team in the Pacifica / Daly City area.

You will work directly with children in home and community settings, implementing individualized ABA programs under BCBA supervision.

We are particularly interested in someone who enjoys working closely with families, values a collaborative team environment, and uses respectful, assent-based, evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized, one-on-one ABA therapy under BCBA supervision.

Implement treatment programs focused on functional communication, social interaction, play, adaptive skills, and safety.

Use Natural Environment Teaching (NET), Functional Communication Training (FCT), reinforcement-based strategies, and other approved interventions.

Support children in developing practical skills for everyday routines and community participation.

Collect accurate behavioral and skill-acquisition data.

Complete session documentation and progress notes on time.

Communicate professionally with caregivers and the supervising clinical team.

Participate in weekly group supervision and individualized program training.

Collaborate with Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologists when appropriate.

Maintain a safe, supportive, and respectful learning environment.

Qualifications

Required:

Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.

Previous experience delivering ABA services to children with autism or developmental disabilities.

Understanding of behavior intervention plans, prompting, reinforcement, and data collection.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently while following BCBA supervision and treatment protocols.

Reliable transportation to assigned clients.

Preferred:

Experience with home-based and community-based ABA services.

Familiarity with AAC, functional communication, and assent-based ABA.

Experience supporting children with challenging behaviors and safety needs.

Bilingual English/Russian or English/Spanish skills.

Compensation, Schedule & Travel

$33–$37 per hour, based on experience.

Travel reimbursement provided for eligible work-related travel.

Part-time schedule, initially up to 20 hours per week.

Potential for additional hours as client assignments become available.

Potential transition to a W-2 arrangement as hours expand, subject to applicable employment requirements.

We prioritize local assignments, ideally within approximately 30 minutes of the technician's preferred service area.

Longer travel assignments can be discussed individually.

Scheduling based on client needs and mutual availability.

What We Offer

Weekly group supervision with an experienced BCBA.

Individualized training on treatment plans, teaching procedures, and data collection.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of ABA, OT, and SLP professionals.

A supportive environment that values ethical and compassionate care.

Opportunities for professional growth.

Meaningful work focused on improving children's everyday lives.

How to Apply

Apply through Indeed or send your resume to include@grainsofgood.com.

Please include your availability, relevant ABA experience, and preferred work location.

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