About us

Join an award winning team! Our model is grounded in "scientists as practitioners", with high integrity and high outcomes in practice. Our Classroom and Team culture sets us apart from the rest. Long term family, staff and community relationships, we are a well-loved, well-trusted ABA clinic with top outcomes for our learners. ABA Classroom delivers ABA medical treatment service to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders. We use precision teaching, focussing on increasing verbal behavior and social skills and decreasing challenging behaviours that can be symptomatic with a diagnosis of ASD. The ABA Classroom is a resource for families on Maui's west side, providing a versatile learning environment within walking distance to fun community locations. Supervision is provided by BCBA's with over 50 years of combined experience in ABA.

ABA Classroom is a locally run ABA clinic in Lahaina Hawaii, that delivers medical treatment service to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders, we also deliver in-home and community ABA services according to the needs of the child and family. We use precision teaching, focussing on increasing verbal behavior and social skills and decreasing challenging behaviours that can be symptomatic with a diagnosis of ASD. Our aim is for the clients full recovery of communication and social skills so that they may be indistinguishable from their peers. The ABA Classroom is a resource for families on Maui's west side, providing a fun learning environment within walking distance to other community locations, including the Lahaina pool, playgrounds, and the beach! We actively teach the kids swimming, volleyball, basketball, soccer, and surfing as part of their leisure and recreation skills! ABA Classroom has a working partnership with the Maui Animal Farm where our learners have the opportunity to practice generalizing their verbal behavior skills and can learn prevocational skills with feeding and caring for the animals and plants.

At ABA Classroom the focus is on providing highly effective comprehensive ABA treatment in a fun and supportive learning environment. Whether at home or in the ABA classroom setting, the programs are family centered and respectful of culture and family goals. We are looking for dedicated employees who have their Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential. The RBT credential is a professional credential 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.

Flexible Scheduling:

• Part time and full time positions available in Lahaina and Napili: in-home, community or in the ABA Classroom
• Shifts available Monday through Saturday, Sundays available upon request and family availability
• Shifts begin as early as 8:30 a.m. Sessions in the ABA Classroom end by 6:30 p.m.

Responsibilities for Registered Behavior Technician (RBT):

Our priority goal at the ABA Classroom is to empower families and clients to lead their best life according to the individual and family driven vision. Each ABA Classroom client has a behavior support plan and it is the responsibility of the behavior technician to work with caregivers, and/or staff, to put in place strategies within this plan and achieve the desired outcomes.

• Follow ABA treatment plans (written and verbal directions) outlined by the Supervising Behavior Analyst
• Work 1:1 in the home, community or ABA Classroom with children and young adults diagnosed with autism.
• Work directly with clients and follow the established treatment plan/behavior support plan for implementing skill acquisition and behavior reduction procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective, supportive, and therapeutic relationships with clients & families. Respect the values, thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes of clients and families.
• Document interventions and progress towards goals accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collect behavior data as specified in client behavior support plan.
• Discuss data and progress reports with in order to strategize program improvements.
• As applicable to the treatment plan, provide training, instruction, and assistance to help the client acquire and maintain skills and to help meet treatment goals.
• As applicable, provide transportation related to the implementation of activities as directed by the treatment plan.
• Provide training and/or support to the client in interpersonal skills, the development and maintenance of personal relationships, and in living in his/her community.
• Monitor health status and physical condition and reports any changes in the client's condition or other incidents to the supervisor.

Benefits And Perks for RBT & Student Analysts:

• Competitive Wages
• Health / Vision / Dental Insurance (for Full Time employees serving clients 20 hours a week, or more)
• Weekly pay schedule.
• Quarterly Bonuses
• RBT training modules complimentary for successful pre-hires
• CPR and Safety Care training included
• Mentorship Program- 1:1 project based supervision to maximize learning opportunities.
• Student Loan repayment program for full time student analyst employees over 25 hours per week
• Access to ABA and BCBA training modules exclusive to Central Reach members for continuing education
• Ability to participate in research projects and receive mentorship from pioneers of the ABA field.

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Qualifications:

• A high school diploma and be at least 18 years of age
• Completion of Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Certificate, or willingness to enroll and complete RBT coursework within the first 30 days of job offer
• Bachelor’s Degree, or near completion of a bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication, time management and organizational skills, problem-solving
• Completion of all training requirements regulated by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board)

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Requirements:

• Ability to be impeccable with your word (integrity and reliability)
• Respectful, timely and mature communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds
• Experience in working with individuals on the autism spectrum, or other developmental disabilities preferred
• Clear level-two background check
• Verifiable work references
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) number (medical service provider number)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Loan repayment program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Infants

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• No travel
• Travel

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-home
• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Why are you applying for this job?
• Are you able to reliably commute for this position in Lahaina for afternoon sessions? 2-6:30pm (or sessions earlier in the day)?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• RBT: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RBT Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lahaina, HI 96761: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person