Registered Behavior Technician Job Description

Job Title: Jaybird ABA Full-Time Behavior Technician (Clinic-Based)
Location: Indianola, IA
Setting: Clinic-based
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, or part-time hours within that window
Starting Pay: $17–$21/hour (based on experience and credentials)

Join Our Mission at Jaybird ABA empowered by Finni

At Jaybird ABA, empowered by Finni Health, our mission is to uplift and support individuals and families by increasing access to high-quality, individualized ABA services. We empower children to confidently navigate their world—honoring their voices, choices, and potential.

We envision a world where neurodivergent and special needs children are celebrated for who they are. By partnering with families and communities, we create inclusive, compassionate spaces where every child has the chance to shine.

If you’re kind, dependable, and passionate about helping kids grow, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

This role primarily provides services in our clinic, with the possibility of in-home assignments based on client needs.

• Deliver 1:1 ABA therapy to children, in-clinic or in-home, under BCBA supervision

• Follow treatment plans to build communication, self-help, play, and social skills

• Collect session data and submit clear, timely notes

• Support toileting, hygiene, feeding, and other daily living skills

• Assist with assessments, progress monitoring, and reports

• Create and organize learning materials and visual supports

• Collaborate professionally with families, teachers, and team members

• Build rapport with families while maintaining professional boundaries

• Communicate concerns or needs to supervisors promptly

• Help maintain a clean, safe, organized clinic environment and assist with non-clinical tasks

• Uphold all policies, ethics, and confidentiality standards

• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and team meetings

• Show up each day with a caring, energetic, solutions-focused attitude

• Perform other duties as assigned to support our mission

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation

• Predictable 8am-4pm Monday-Friday schedule at a clinic

• 100% reimbursement for your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) course, application and exam for RBT certification

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Short Term Disability insurance

• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays

• 401(k) program

• A supportive team that lives our values: Connect, Empower, Inspire Joy, Communicate, Learn, Grow

• Growth pathways into lead tech or administrative roles

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree a plus)

• Experience working with children or individuals with special needs

• Enthusiasm for learning and helping others

• Ability to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) within 90 days (we’ll help you!)

• CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

• Reliable transportation to our Indianola clinic

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, squat, and move around comfortably throughout the day

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed

The Spirit of the Jaybird

Our team is guided by six core values:

Connect. Empower. Inspire Joy. Communicate. Learn. Grow.
These values show up in everything we do—from our interactions with kids and families to how we support one another as teammates.

Apply today to become part of a team that’s reimagining what compassionate, quality autism care looks like—one child, one family, one Jaybird at a time.