Job Description

Pay: $25+/hour

Schedule: Full-Time and Part-Time 11am-4pm available

Settings: Clinic Based

Clients: Teenagers

Help teenagers build confidence, coping skills, and independence.

We’re seeking a patient, dependable RBT with experience supporting teenagers who experience emotional dysregulation and may engage in physical aggression. The right candidate understands the challenges of adolescence and can build trust while providing calm, consistent support during difficult moments.

This role requires experience de-escalating behavioral outbursts and safely responding to physical aggression. Candidates should recognize early signs of distress, use proactive strategies to reduce escalation, and follow individualized behavior and safety plans.

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience working with teenagers with developmental disabilities or significant behavioral support needs.
• Demonstrated experience de-escalating situations involving physical aggression and responding safely during behavioral outbursts.
• Ability to remain calm, use sound judgment, and maintain respectful communication under pressure.
• Current QBS Safety-Care certification preferred; required training must be completed before implementing procedures that require certification.
• Ability to connect through music, hobbies, and age-appropriate activities while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Consistent availability, strong communication, and willingness to follow BCBA guidance.

What you’ll do

• Provide individualized ABA services under BCBA supervision.
• Teach communication, emotional regulation, coping, and daily living skills.
• Use prevention and de-escalation strategies to support safety and reduce distress.
• Respond to physical aggression according to the individualized plan, using only procedures for which you are trained and authorized.
• Help teens return to activities after challenging moments with dignity and support.
• Collect accurate data and collaborate with families and the clinical team.

If you have hands-on experience supporting teens through challenging behavior and bring a steady, compassionate approach, we encourage you to apply!

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Requirements

• Some experience working with children, individuals with developmental disabilities, direct support, education, or a related field
• Support with daily living and personal care routines—including toileting, hygiene, and self-care skills—using structured, individualized ABA strategies to promote independence.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential preferred but not required
• Be at least 18 years of age with some college education in the field; a bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively using both written and verbal skills
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and valid automobile insurance
• CPR/First Aid Certified preferred

Benefits

Patterns offers career development for employees through internal training and mentorship with experienced clinical leaders. The established career path advances employees based on performance, formal training, and higher education degrees. Upon the successful passing of the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification exam from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB), a promotion with a pay increase is guaranteed following HR receiving proof of certification.

The team you will be working with:

At Patterns we build a nationwide community of compassionate individuals for one purpose; to serve others selflessly. Children and adults with behavioral needs deserve empathetic and functional ABA support from dedicated professionals. Established in 2012, Patterns is a company that provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy services in a variety of settings, uniquely designed to the family’s needs, and includes services in clinics, homes, schools, and community-based settings. Services include but are not limited to, one-to-one direct therapy, parent/caregiver training, supervision, safety care training, employee education, and IEP/ School support. Together, we are Patterns, a team like no other.

We aim to be different. Service and Integrity of our clients is our utmost concern and priority. We maintain a culture of relentless optimism as we do what we've been called to do.