Trauma-Informed ABA RBT for Adolescents

Wedgwood Christian Services; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

On-site gym and wellness center

Tuition discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Wedgwood Christian Services in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support adolescents in a residential program. You will implement behavior support plans, collect data, and work under the supervision of a BCBA and treatment team.

The role offers daytime and after-hours shifts totaling 40 hours weekly, competitive hourly pay ($21.50–$23.50 without RBT cert; $22–$24.50 with cert), generous PTO, and employer-paid training.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and safely perform physical interventions when necessary.
• May be obtained through Wedgwood, 6-9 month certification process.
• Participation in RBT development plan.

Responsibilities

• Implement behavior support and skill acquisition protocols as directed by supervising BCBA.
• Conduct tolerance training, functional communication training, and skill-based treatment interventions under supervision of the BCBA.
• Implement natural environmental teaching within daily routines, milieu expectations, hygiene routines, recreational activities, and community integration opportunities.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate behavioral and treatment data in accordance with treatment plans and program expectations.
• Utilize reinforcement strategies and manage motivating operations to support treatment engagement and skill development.
• Maintain familiarity with client treatment plans, behavioral protocols, safety plans, and therapeutic goals.
• Support generalization of learned skills across settings, staff interactions, and daily activities.
• Provide ethical, evidence-based, trauma-informed behavioral services within a residential treatment environment.
• Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, including ABA, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and program-specific training.
• Assist in training and supporting new staff in behavioral programming, treatment expectations, and milieu consistency.

Skills

ABA Therapy

Data collection

Behavioral health

Trauma-informed care

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Applied Behavioral Analysis

Child Development

Social Work (BSW in progress or completed)

Criminal Justice (youth focus)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Wedgwood Christian Services in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to support adolescents in a residential program. You will implement behavior support plans, collect data, and work under the supervision of a BCBA and treatment team.

The role offers daytime and after-hours shifts totaling 40 hours weekly, competitive hourly pay ($21.50–$23.50 without RBT cert; $22–$24.50 with cert), generous PTO, and employer-paid training.