School Behavioral Technician Trainee, Behavioral Health

Behavioral HealthNo callNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$30/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Are you interested in supporting children with Autism to reach their fullest potential? Then this is the position for you!

At BAYADA Home Health Care, our clients come first and our employees are our greatest asset. We are looking for dedicated employees who have their Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT®) credential or are interested in pursuing their RBT credential.

The RBT credential is a professional credential for paraprofessionals offered through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board® (BACB®). The RBT credential is required for individuals providing services on any Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or insurance-based contracts in Hawaii.

This position includes working 1:1 with children and young adults diagnosed with Autism in Hawaii Island School Districts. BAYADA will provide your training as well as provide extensive supervision.

We are currently hiring Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) in the following locations:

Honoka'a, Laupahoehoe, Waimea, Kohala, Waikoloa, Kailui-Kona

Additional opportunities may be available in surrounding areas. If you're interested in working in Hilo, we'd still love to connect, as we expect future openings in that area.

Pay: Competitive hourly rate of $30 and up based on experience.

Flexible Scheduling

  • Part time positions available
  • Shifts available Monday through Friday
  • Most shifts are between 7:30am and 2:30pm
  • Work in your neighborhood or commute for more hours

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

Supports 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

Work directly with students in classroom settings to implement behavior therapy techniques and support skill acquisition. Document interventions, collect behavior data, and collaborate with school teams to meet student goals.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Behavior Technician or willing to pursue certification with provided training. Requires an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, 48 college credits, or passage of the ParaPro Praxis Assessment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Data CollectionClassroom SupportBehavioral HealthAutism SupportDocumentationClient RelationsInstructional Assistance

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Hawaii is 110.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.8% of Hawaii clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Behavioral Technician Trainee, Behavioral Health at BAYADA Home Health Care a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Behavioral Health healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Hilo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k
Typical market rent
$2,177/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 11%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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
Flexible Scheduling