Behavior Technician Trainee - Paid RBT Training

Project Hope Foundation, Inc.; Central (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid ABA training

Exam preparation support

Clinical supervision

Flexible time off

Job summary

Project Hope Foundation, Inc. is hiring a Behavior Technician Trainee at the Clemson Campus. This paid training role leads toward becoming a Behavior Technician 1 after completing the RBT exam, with pay starting at $18/hour and potential to reach $22/hour after promotion.

The position is full- or part-time, with hours Monday–Friday between 7:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You will work closely with clients with autism and other developmental disabilities, providing one-to-one supervision, data

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or higher education credential.
• Six months of consistent experience working directly with children or individuals needing supervision.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑to‑one supervision and support.
• Help clients develop communication, social, academic, leisure, behavioral, and daily living skills.
• Follow treatment plans and clinical instructions.
• Collect data during sessions using a tablet or electronic system.
• Move and interact actively with clients to meet needs.
• Respond promptly to safety concerns or when a client attempts to leave the area.
• Assist with personal care and daily living needs as required.
• Apply approved safety or behavioral procedures when trained.
• Receive coaching and feedback from clinical supervisors.
• Adjust activities based on client needs while following the plan.

Skills

Direct client work experience

Communication skills

Data collection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tablet / electronic data system

Job description

Description

Behavior Technician Trainee - Paid RBT Training

Location: Clemson Campus
Position Type: Full-time or part-time, nonexempt
Schedule: Monday through Friday, with assigned hours between 7:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour

Promotion Opportunity: $22.00 per hour upon successful promotion to Behavior Technician 1 after passing your RBT exam, typically within your first 60 days.

RBT Starting Pay: Actively certified RBTs start at $18.00 per hour, increasing to $22.00 per hour upon successful promotion to Behavior Technician 1 after passing Session Effectiveness Competency following 3 week training period.Potential for higher pay depending on experience.

About Project Hope Foundation

Project Hope Foundation provides a lifespan of services for the autism community. Our work is guided by compassion, dedication, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Employees are expected to help families, open minds, promote inclusion, and expand potential through professional, ethical, and consistent service.

Scheduling Note

Due to the nature of the role, schedules are based on organizational needs. Scheduled sessions with clients generally run 8AM-10AM, 10AM-12PM, 12PM-1230/1PM, 1230/1PM-230PM, 230PM-4/430PM. *Full clinic availability is not required; however, scheduling is based on clinic operating hours, campus-specific session blocks, patient demand, and business needs. Candidates with limited availability may have fewer scheduling opportunities and may be scheduled for fewer hours. Full availability for this campus: 7:45AM - 5:00PM

Who Should Apply

• ABA experience is not required. Prior hands-on direct-support experience is required.
• Project Hope Foundation provides paid training in applied behavior analysis, treatment procedures, data collection, safety protocols, and preparation for the Registered Behavior Technician examination.
• This position may be a good fit for applicants with at least 6 months of consistent experience in childcare, education, healthcare, human services, direct support, caregiving, coaching, camps, residential services, or a comparable setting.

What You’ll Do

Behavior Technician Trainees work directly with individual clients with autism and other developmental disabilities. This is an active, closely supervised position. It is not primarily observational, recreational, administrative, or sedentary.Responsibilities may include:

• Providing continuous one-to-one supervision and support.
• Working with clients on communication, social, academic, leisure, behavioral, and daily living skills.
• Following individualized treatment plans and clinical instructions.
• Collecting data throughout each session using a tablet or electronic system.
• Working on the floor and transitioning frequently between sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and squatting.
• Responding promptly when a client attempts to leave the assigned area or when a safety concern occurs.
• Assisting with personal care, mobility, positioning, transitions, or daily living needs.
• Using approved physical safety or behavioral intervention procedures when trained and directed to do so.
• Receiving frequent observation, coaching, and performance feedback from clinical supervisors.
• Adjusting activities and interactions based on client needs while continuing to follow the treatment plan.

Training and Promotion

The Behavior Technician Trainee position is a temporary developmental role that is generally expected to last up to 60 days.During the Trainee period, employees must:

• Complete all assigned onboarding and ABA training.
• Demonstrate satisfactory progress in required competencies.
• Prepare for and pass the Registered Behavior Technician examination.
• Maintain reliable attendance and required schedule availability.
• Follow clinical, safety, ethical, and organizational requirements.
• Demonstrate the professionalism, communication, judgment, and performance required for direct client work.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or higher education credential.
• Have at least six months of consistent experience working directly with children, individuals with disabilities, students, patients, clients, or others requiring active supervision, instruction, care, or support.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Successfully complete required background checks and clearances in accordance with applicable law.
• Be available for a consistent Monday-through-Friday schedule within the location’s operating hours.
• Be able to use a tablet or electronic system for data collection and documentation.
• Be able to follow multi-step procedures and apply feedback promptly.
• Be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

This Position May Not Be the Right Fit If You

This role may not be the right fit for applicants who:

• Are looking for their first experience being responsible for children or individuals requiring direct support.
• Prefer work that is primarily observational, recreational, administrative, or sedentary.
• Are uncomfortable receiving frequent performance feedback or having their work directly observed.
• Have difficulty following detailed procedures consistently.
• Cannot maintain dependable attendance and recurring schedule availability during training.
• Are uncomfortable providing personal-care assistance or responding to challenging behavior.
• Are unable or unwilling to collect data throughout client sessions.
• Are not prepared for an active role that requires frequent movement and prompt responses to client safety needs.

Physical and Functional Requirements

This is an active, client-facing position. Employees must be able to perform the following essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Transition frequently between standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, and floor-level positions.
• Remain physically active throughout periods of direct service.
• Move rapidly within the treatment environment when responding to client movement or immediate safety concerns.
• Provide physical, mobility, positioning, or personal-care assistance when needed.
• Perform approved physical safety and behavioral intervention procedures after completing required training.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise physically assist up to 50 pounds when required for client care or safety.
• The work environment may include varying noise and activity levels, bodily fluids, personal-care activities, elopement risk, and other client behavior that requires prompt and appropriate intervention.

What Project Hope Foundation Provides

• Paid ABA-specific training.
• Preparation and support for the Registered Behavior Technician examination.
• Clinical supervision and ongoing performance coaching.
• A Monday-through-Friday operating schedule without regularly scheduled nights or weekends.
• Flexible Time Off and other benefits for eligible full-time employees in accordance with company policy.
• Opportunities to progress in direct client services or pursue advanced ABA credentials.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Project Hope Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Disclaimer

This posting does not contain a comprehensive listing of every activity, duty, or responsibility required of the employee. Job duties, responsibilities, schedules, and assignments may change based on client and organizational needs.