ABA Behavior Technician (RBT) – Part-Time, Center-Based

Verbal Beginnings•Columbia, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time ABA Technician provides ABA therapy to clients at the Verbal Beginnings Center and is expected to uphold the organization’s Pledge of Care and VB Pack Values: Passion, Accountability, Celebration, and Kindness. Technicians are expected to engage professionally and responsibly within the organization. The role involves implementing individualized, evidence-based ABA treatment plans designed by a supervising BCBA, collecting and recording data on each child’s progress, collaborating with a clinical supervisor, and building positive relationships with children, families, and team members. Verbal Beginnings provides training and support for employees pursuing RBT certification. Applicants who are not yet RBT-certified must complete the RBT coursework and pass the exam within 90 days of hire. This is a part-time, center-based position with Monday–Friday scheduling. Full-day candidates must be available for either the A or B Block; the listed A Block is 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Half-day candidates must be available for a block within their selected shift; the listed morning A Block is 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Hours are not guaranteed and may vary based on center and client needs. Compensation is $23–$29 per hour, based on experience and RBT certification.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Patience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to helping children with autism reach their goals.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a care team.
Applicants who are not yet RBT-certified must complete the RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including reaching, grasping, walking briskly or running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, using stairs, and quickly transitioning between positions.
Ability to communicate clearly using age-appropriate language and maintain attention through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Successful completion of Safety Care training and recertifications, including carrying children as instructed; active participation in Safety Care is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in healthcare or a core science.
1–6 months of related experience working with children with autism.
Previous experience in ABA therapy.
Completion of the 40-hour RBT course before the start date.

Responsibilities

Implement individualized, evidence-based ABA treatment plans designed by a supervising BCBA to address each child’s goals.
Collect and record precise data to track each child’s progress and inform treatment updates.
Collaborate with the clinical supervisor to provide consistent, high-quality care.
Build positive, trusting relationships with children, their families, and team members.
Engage professionally and responsibly within the organization and uphold its Pledge of Care and VB Pack Values.