Center for the Arts Behavior Specialist (RBT)

TERI Inc.; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) / Retirement Plan

Wellness & Fitness Programs

Employee Discounts

Job summary

TERI Inc. in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Center for the Arts Behavior Specialist (RBT) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will implement Behavior Intervention Plans, collect data, train Direct Support Professionals, and ensure high-quality behavioral support across classroom and community settings. Under the supervision of a TERI BCBA, you will also assist with crisis intervention, program operations, and coverage when staffing needs arise, expanding impact

Qualifications

• 3+ years direct experience with significant special needs or a bachelor’s degree plus 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and collecting data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports and data summaries.
• Ability to coach staff and provide feedback in classroom/community settings.

Responsibilities

• Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans and instructional/active support strategies.
• Mentor and train Direct Support Professionals on behavior support, crisis prevention, TERI standards.
• Collect, analyze, and document behavioral data, progress, incidents, and reports.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation using approved techniques to maintain safety.
• Support participant assessments, goal development, and program needs with BCBA and Directors.
• Assist with daily program operations and provide participant coverage when needed.
• Observe staff performance and provide constructive feedback to ensure consistency of care.

Skills

Behavior support

Data collection

Staff coaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2+ years experience

Job description

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Center for the Arts Behavior Specialist (RBT)

Full Time Oceanside, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1782

Your RBT Experience Can Do More. Support Individuals. Develop Staff. Strengthen Programs.

TERI is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to join our Center for the Arts team and play a key role in supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This position combines hands‑on behavior support with staff mentorship, training, crisis intervention, and program operations.

Working under the supervision of a TERI BCBA, you'll implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans, collect and analyze behavioral data, coach direct support staff, and help ensure consistent, high‑quality behavioral support across classroom and community settings. You'll also serve as a flexible resource to the program, stepping in to provide direct client support and maintain continuity of care when staffing needs arise.

If you're an experienced RBT who is ready to expand your impact beyond direct service and help strengthen both participants and the team supporting them, we encourage you to apply.

Your Role & Responsibilities –

• Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans, instructional plans, and active support strategies in classroom and community settings.
• Mentor, coach, and train Direct Support Professionals on behavior support strategies, active support, crisis prevention, and TERI standards.
• Collect, analyze, and document behavioral data, participant progress, incidents, injuries, and other required reports.
• Provide crisis intervention and de‑escalation support using approved PABS/ABST techniques to maintain participant and staff safety.
• Support participant assessments, intakes, goal development, and ongoing program needs in collaboration with the BCBA and Program Directors.
• Assist with daily program operations and provide direct participant coverage when staffing needs arise, including supporting activities of daily living, transportation, and community activities.
• Observe staff performance and provide constructive feedback while helping promote consistent, high‑quality implementation of behavior support strategies.

Qualifications –

• 3+ years of direct experience working with children or adults with significant special needs and behavioral disorders, OR a bachelor's degree in Education, Human Development, Psychology, or a related field combined with a minimum of two 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Behavior Intervention Plans and collecting behavioral data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and summarize data in both numerical and written formats.
• Ability to provide staff coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback in classroom and community‑based environments.

Ability to respond calmly and effectively during behavioral crises and utilize approved crisis intervention techniques.

Pay –

$30.00 Hourly

Status –

Full‑time

The Benefits of Joining TERI –

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Tax‑advantaged savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Financial Protection Plans – Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – Invest in your future with employer‑supported retirement savings.
• Health & Wellness Program – Resources and support to help you thrive, both mentally and physically
• Onsite Fitness Center & Outdoor Fitness Court – Convenient, no‑cost access to exercise facilities
• Pet Insurance – Coverage options to keep your furry family members healthy.
• Employee Discounts – Enjoy savings at TERI’s Common Ground Café & Coffee Bar and the Inspired Resale Boutique
• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays to support work‑life balance.
• Positive and Supportive Culture – A mission‑driven team environment where your contributions are valued.

Fit for Life –

TERI changes the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals touched by special needs. The TERI Campus of Life models a more integrated society where the entire community learns, creates, and lives well side‑by‑side.

Here at TERI, health and wellness are integral parts of our culture for both staff and clients. Fit for Life is a core value, and all staff are expected to actively participate in TERI wellness programs and personally commit to the agency philosophy of being “Fit for Life.” We have an on‑site Fitness Center with a full‑time Wellness Team who can help you design personal fitness goals and nutrition plans; additionally, there are many opportunities for individual and group exercise classes offered at times that fit your personal schedule. TERI culture ensures the health and wellness of each client is a top priority.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER –

TERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. At TERI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. TERI believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, in touching the lives of those we serve and seeking to recruit. We strive to develop and retain the most compassionate and talented people from an extensive and diverse candidate pool.