Behavior Technician Academy (RBT Academy)

Seeking recent graduates, Paraprofessionals, Skills Trainers, Educational Assistants (EA), and those interested in working with individuals with Autism and other Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDDs).

At BAYADA Behavioral Health, we are a non-profit employer who believes in providing education and training to help you learn and grow in your career. Through our BAYADA RBT Academy, we give you the training you need to become certified as a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT).

• A 40+ hour paid training program to prepare you to become a Registered Behavior Technician® (RBT)

• Receive high-quality training grounded in evidence-based practices in adult learning and applied behavior analysis including:

  • BAYADA University web-based courses

  • Live lectures

  • Hands-on training and structured observation

  • BAYADA study guides to prepare you for the RBT exam

RBTs work with individuals with Autism and other Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDDs) to reduce challenging behaviors, increase functional skills, and foster independence and individuality. Our Oahu Behavioral Health Team provides care in a school-based setting working for local school districts on Oahu.

• 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). 

• Be at least 18 years of age 

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree OR 48 college credits including Math 100 and English 100 OR a High School Diploma/GED with Passage of the ParaPro Praxis assessment (BAYADA assistance available)

• No experience necessary

• Complete RBT Academy and pass the RBT Exam to become an RBT with BAYADA!

BAYADA fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment of belonging. Don't just take our word for it: 

• Voted by Star-Advertiser Readers as the #1 Non-Medical Home Care Provider  

• Forbes Top 10 Employer in Hawaii, 3 years in a row 

• Forbes Best Employers for Veterans, Top 3 Employer in Healthcare 

• Newsweek's Greatest Workplace overall, for women, parents & families, and diversity 

With offices throughout Hawaii, BAYADA offers the opportunity for you to work locally, impact your community, and grow professionally. Join our caring team today! 

Locations We’re Hiring: North Central – Mililani, Wahiawa, Waialua, Haleiwa; South Central – Aiea, Moanalua, Salt Lake, Fort Shafter; Windward – Kaneohe, Kailua, Waimanalo, Laie, Kahuku; Honolulu - Kalihi, Ala Moana, Waikiki, Hawaii Kai

Paid Training: $16/hr

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.