Behavior Technician Trainee (BTT)

Start a career, shape futures: Become an RBT with BAYADA! Seeking recent graduates, Paraprofessionals, Skills Trainers, Educational Assistants (EA), and those interested in working with individuals with Autism and other Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDDs). Start out as a Behavior Technician Trainee and become a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT) with BAYADA in just a few weeks! At BAYADA Behavioral Health, we are a non-profit employer who believes in providing education and training to help you learn and grow in your career. Through our BAYADA RBT Academy, we give you the training you need to become certified as a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT) to support children ages 0-8 at our state-of-the-art center in Wall Township, NJ, school-based in Neptune, or through in-home visits throughout Ocean, Monmouth, or Middlesex counties. BAYADA RBT Academy provides: A training program to prepare you to become a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT) Receive high-quality training grounded in evidence-based practices in adult learning and applied behavior analysis including: BAYADA University web-based courses Hands-on training and structured observation BAYADA study guides to prepare you for the RBT exam What the Journey to becoming an RBT Includes: 40 hour Online Training (no-cost to access) : Complete Rethink’s 40-hour independent RBT training, featuring interactive, self-paced lessons on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) principles Certification : Upon completing the training modules, quizzes and activities, you would receive a certificate of completion from Rethink Clinical Skills Training : Practice core RBT skills and build confidence Apply data collection and graph interpretation skills through video-based “Data-Lab” activities focused on real-world application of ABA measurement procedures and clinical decision-making Work through real-life clinical scenarios by verbally explaining how they would respond using ABA principles, professional vocabulary, and ethical decision making while receiving coaching and feedback from trainers Participate in guided direct observations of RBTs working with clients to build understanding of the RBT role, session flow, client interaction, behavior support strategies, and the practical application of ABA procedures in real clinical settings. Observations include active engagement through note-taking, identifying ABA strategies in action, and discussion/debriefing with trainers to connect observations to concepts learned in training. Participate in BAYADA’s paid, 2-day in-person experiential training, which includes hands-on learning using the Behavioral Skills Training (BST) approach (instruction, modeling, rehearsal and feedback). You will: Independent Study Supports : Trainees are provided with study guides aligned with the Rethink modules as well as SAFMEDS (Say-All-Fast-Minute-Every-Day-Shuffled) flashcards to support knowledge review and preparation for the RBT exam. How You’ll Make an Impact: Work directly with students in the classroom, center, or in-home, following the established service plan Establish and maintain relationships with clients and teams. Respect the values, thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes of clients and families Implement behavior therapy techniques and collaborate with teachers/other RBTs/BCBAs/etc. on the child's support team Document interventions and progress towards goals Collect behavior data as specified in client behavior plan Provide training, instruction, and assistance to help the student acquire and maintain skills and meet identified goals Provide support to the client in interpersonal skills, development, and maintenance of personal relationships, and building independence in their routines Supports children 0-8 years old to succeed with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Benefits You’ll Love: Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision insurance Education & Development: Scholarship and development opportunities, free courses, and on-the-job trai