Behavior Technician (BT) / RBT - Center - 40 Hr Protected Pay

Verbal Beginnings•Ballenger Creek, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Verbal Beginnings is hiring a full-time Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for its in-person ABA center in Frederick, Maryland. The role provides one-on-one support to children with autism under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Technicians implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans addressing communication, behavior, feeding, activities of daily living, and social skills, while helping children build independence and make measurable progress. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available for either the 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM shift. Applicants without ABA experience can receive comprehensive training, and the employer sponsors a path to RBT certification. Applicants who are not RBT-certified at hire must complete RBT coursework and pass the exam within 90 days of hire. The position offers annual compensation of $41,600–$49,920, based on experience and certifications. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 25 paid days off per year; a professionally managed 401(k) plan; a wellness program; and free BCBA supervision hours. The employer also describes career advancement opportunities, monthly continuing education, student loan assistance, and scholarships for employees pursuing a master's degree.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
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 RBT-certified must complete RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including reaching, grasping, brisk walking, running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and transitioning quickly between positions.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively using verbal and non-verbal methods appropriate for each child.
Successful completion of Safety Care training and annual recertifications, including carrying children according to Safety Care protocols; active participation in Safety Care is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, completed or in progress.
At least 6 months of experience working with children.

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.
Work one-on-one with children with autism on communication, behavior, feeding, activities of daily living, and social skills.