School-Based Behavioral Technician Trainee, Behavioral Health

Behavioral HealthNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$35/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 18m ago · Verified live

Job Description

BAYADA Behavioral Health, a nonprofit organization, is seeking School-Based Registered Behavior Technicians® (RBT®) to support individuals with Autism and other intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDDs). In this role, you will provide one-on-one support to help individuals build functional skills, reduce challenging behaviors, and increase independence.

If you're passionate about helping children reach their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.

At BAYADA Home Health Care, our clients come first, and our employees are our greatest asset. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals who either hold an RBT® credential or are interested in becoming certified. BAYADA provides comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, and career support to help you succeed.

The RBT® credential, offered through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®), is required for professionals providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and insurance-funded services in Hawaii. Whether you're an experienced RBT or looking to start a rewarding career in behavioral health, BAYADA will support your professional growth every step of the way.

We Are Hiring in the Following Locations

  • Keaau, Honoka'a, Laupahoehoe, Waimea, Kohala, Waikoloa, Kona and the surrounding areas
  • Monday through Friday
  • Most shifts are between 7:30am and 2:30pm
  • Work in your neighborhood or commute for more hours
  • Compensation: Competitive hourly rate of $30- $35 based on experience.

BAYADA Offers Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Scholarships
  • Employee Appreciation Events
  • Weekly Pay

Qualifications for a School-Based Behavior Technician

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certified or the desire to pursue certification (Training provided by BAYADA)

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Experience working with children with developmental/intellectual disabilities is a plus, but not required

An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree OR 48 college credits including Math 100 and English 100 OR passage of the ParaPro Praxis Assessment (BAYADA assistance available)

How You’ll Make an Impact

Work directly with students in the classroom, following the established service plan

Establish and maintain relationships with clients and school teams. Respect the values, thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes of clients and families

Implement behavior therapy techniques and collaborate with teachers to support the student in the classroom environment

  • 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 school routine

Support school age children to succeed with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

BAYADA recognizes and rewards our RBTs who set and maintain the highest standards of excellence. Join our caring team today!

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers.

All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.

Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one classroom support to school-age students, implement behavior therapy techniques and service plans, and collect data and document progress toward goals. Help students develop functional, interpersonal, and independent-living skills while collaborating with teachers, school teams, clients, and families.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 and either hold an RBT credential or be willing to pursue certification, with training provided. They must also have an associate or bachelor's degree, 48 college credits including Math 100 and English 100, or pass the ParaPro Praxis Assessment; experience with children with developmental or intellectual disabilities is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Behavior Data CollectionProgress DocumentationStudent Skill DevelopmentInterpersonal Skills SupportRelationship BuildingCollaboration With TeachersClient and Family RespectIndependence Building

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Behavioral Health market look like in Hawaii?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$73kBehavioral Health median $77k (middle half $56k–$100k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$61k in purchasing powerHawaii index 110.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Behavioral Health listings in Hawaii7 active805 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings861 in the last 30 days543 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Behavioral Health pay trend−2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Behavioral Technician Trainee, Behavioral Health at BAYADA Home Health Care a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
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About BAYADA Home Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Scholarships
Employee Appreciation Events
Weekly Pay
RBT Certification Training Provided

Living in Keaau

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$485k
Typical market rent
$2,067/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 11%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.