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RBT Floater

sunriseaba
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026

Position Summary:

The Floating RBT will provide flexible support across multiple settings and learners, acting as a “go-to” technician for last-minute coverage needs (reroutes), planned absences, launches, or support sessions during their designated float hours.

This individual will work closely with clinical and operations leadership to ensure quality service delivery and support for both learners and staff, while also gaining valuable experience across a variety of learners and clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities – 1:1 Coverage & Float Duties

  • Serve as the primary reroute/coverage technician during scheduled float hours, supporting sessions in both center and in-home settings as assigned.
  • Provide high-quality 1:1 ABA therapy services to learners across a variety of ages, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
  • Build rapport and form strong working relationships with a broad range of learners and families in the assigned area or region.
  • Be available and responsive to last-minute changes or reroute needs, while maintaining a professional and positive attitude.
  • Collaborate with supervising BCBAs to receive training and guidance before or during work with a new learner.

Secondary Responsibilities – Operational & Clinical Support

If not actively covering a session, the Floating RBT / Student Analyst may:

  • Support Center Operations Supervisors (COS) by helping with:

    • Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the center’s physical environment.
    • Assembling and/or shipping materials to other teams or learners.
    • Assisting with learner transition times and covering breaks for other RBTs.
    • Assist with administrative duties that support overall center functioning, such as greeting families and maintaining a welcoming center environment.
    • Depending on your shift, you may be required to open or close the center independently, following established protocols.
    • Other operational duties as assigned.

  • Support BCBAs by assisting with:

    • Running skill-based and functional assessments under supervision.
      Probing new skills or running treatment protocols.
    • Assisting in the development or revision of treatment plans, data sheets, and training tools.
    • Participating in staff training or providing peer support to newer RBTs.
    • Providing supervision alongside a BCBA for training purposes, or delivering independent supervision for learners whose funding sources permit mid-level supervision.
    • Other clinical duties as assigned.

Compensation:

  • Paid regular hourly RBT rate during all scheduled float hours.
  • $2/hour bonus on top of base pay for any hours spent actively providing direct 1:1 learner coverage during float time.

Qualifications:

  • Active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification.
  • Open availability during scheduled float shifts with the flexibility to travel locally for in-home sessions.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to support a wide range of learners and staff.
  • Passion for the field of ABA and a growth-oriented mindset.
  • Willingness to travel between center and in-home locations as needed.
  • No disciplinary action against the employee including written warnings for attendance or non-conversions must be maintained before attaining and while holding the position.

Pay Rate

$26 - $30 USD

Salary : $26

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