- Highlight job setting variety to attract new RBTs by emphasizing the excitement and flexibility of the role.
- Discuss diverse work settings during interviews to help candidates imagine themselves thriving in the RBT profession. Once hired, our RBT training can launch their work!
- Connect with candidates’ interests to make personalized job site assignments that could boost enjoyment and retention.
Finding and attracting new Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) can be a significant challenge for organizations in the ABA field. With increased competition and a growing demand for qualified professionals, standing out as an employer of choice is more important than ever. Potential RBT candidates often have multiple career options, and organizations need to be creative in showcasing what makes the RBT role unique and rewarding. Highlighting unique aspects of the job can make a lasting impression and help draw in top talent!
Highlight Job Setting Variety
One way to interest people in becoming Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) is to spotlight a huge feature of their work: setting variety. As we all can relate, variety is a spice of life. Finding ways to "sell" this part of the job, even during interview conversations, could make a difference in someone's choice to become an RBT. For someone still shopping for jobs, hearing about all the unique settings where RBTs work could tip the scales toward a decision. It helps the person envision themselves making a difference—and having a great time while doing it!
Remember, coffee shop or retail jobs may pay similarly to RBT positions, but those careers typically mean working in the same place all day. RBTs, however, often have the chance to move around in the world. There’s a feeling of freedom and excitement that comes with working someplace new or different…
Behavior University’s founders have had the opportunity to work, supervise, and consult in many different settings during their clinical and professional careers. These roles have led to all sorts of interesting ABA work sites, such as:
- Restaurants
- Adult group and family residences
- Social clubs like the YMCA
- Soccer games and practices
- Gymnastics studios
- High schools
- Bank offices
- Parks
- Bowling alleys
- Craft stores
- Grocery markets
- Pinball museums
- Wholesale stores
- Thrift stores
- Preschools
- Adult day programs
- Horse ranches
- Skate parks
The list goes on, RBT work sites are only limited by the imagination!
Share Real Stories with Candidates
Remember to emphasize flexibility any time you are recruiting candidates. To bring this to life, share real stories about all the fun and diverse settings where staff work at your organization. It’s a way to help people see that being an RBT is more of an adventure than just a mundane job that pays the bills. Not only is this a free way for your organization to attract new talent, but sharing these examples can also promote positive public relationships with the ABA field.
The conversation might even inspire candidates to talk about their own hobbies or interests. This can help match them with clients or settings they’re passionate about, increasing job satisfaction and retention for RBTs. Once you have hired your candidate and matched them to their perfect job setting, you can start training them to take the Registered Behavior Technician exam. Our 40-hour RBT training program equips new hires with the foundational skills they need to thrive in diverse settings.
Feel free to use the list above as inspiration to start showcasing your creative work sites or to give you ideas on how to expand worksite variety. Great places to start highlighting your unique work settings are during RBT interviews, job fairs, or community presentations at high schools, trade schools, or universities. There are many wonderful aspects to highlight about the RBT profession, and setting variety is just one of them—but it’s a great place to start!