Behavior Assistant (RBT)

Gain hands-on experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities, co-occurring mental health diagnoses, and complex behavioral needs in residential and community settings.

Human First Behavioral Health is seeking motivated students and early-career professionals interested in Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, or related fields to join our team as Behavior Assistants.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) serving adults in Intensive Behavioral Residential Services (IBS) homes and Adult Day Training (ADT) programs throughout the Tampa Bay area.

This position may be a great fit if you are interested in:
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Dual diagnosis treatment
• Trauma-informed care
• Positive Behavior Supports
• Autism and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
• Mental health and behavioral health
• Community-based services
• Severe behavior and crisis prevention
• Person-centered supports
• Residential and day program services

What You Will Do
• Implement behavior support plans developed by the BCBA
• Support adults in community, residential, and day training settings
• Assist with skill development related to communication, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, independence, and social skills
• Collect behavioral data and document services
• Participate in staff training and clinical consultation
• Support individuals experiencing challenging behavior using trauma-informed and positive behavior support approaches
• Collaborate with direct care staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams

What Makes This Different?

This is not a clinic-based ABA position.

You will gain experience supporting adults with:
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Co-occurring mental health conditions
• Trauma histories
• Emotional and behavioral disorders
• Complex social, community, and residential challenges

You will learn how behavior analysis can be integrated with person-centered planning, trauma-informed care, and real-world community support.

Preferred Qualifications
• Current student or recent graduate in:
• Behavior Analysis
• Psychology
• Social Work
• Counseling
• Special Education
• Human Services
• Related field
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities preferred but not required
• Strong communication and professional skills
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background screening

Opportunities for Growth
• BCBA supervision opportunities available for qualified candidates pursuing certification
• Training in Positive Behavior Supports and trauma-informed care
• Experience across residential, adult day training, and community settings
• Career pathway toward RBT, BCaBA, BCBA, or other behavioral health professions

About Human First Behavioral Health

Human First Behavioral Health provides behavior analytic services that emphasize dignity, autonomy, safety, and meaningful quality of life outcomes. Our approach integrates evidence-based behavior analysis with person-centered and trauma-informed practices to support adults with developmental disabilities across home, community, and day program environments.

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person