Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Part Time - VA

Verbal Beginnings•Burke, VA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Verbal Beginnings is hiring part-time Behavior Technicians (BTs) or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) for its in-home ABA program in Virginia. The role is field based, providing one-on-one therapy to children with autism in their homes and other natural environments. Technicians work under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans addressing communication, behavior, feeding, activities of daily living, and social skills. Technicians collect and record data to track progress, collaborate with supervising BCBAs and families to support consistent skill development, and build positive relationships with children and their families. The schedule is part-time, with afternoon and evening hours. Compensation is $23–$32 per hour, based on experience and certifications. Applicants who are not RBT-certified must complete the RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire. The employer provides training and support for this process. The role also requires successful completion of Safety Care training and annual recertifications, including carrying children according to Safety Care protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation for in-home travel.
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.
Ability to perform physical activities including reaching, grasping, walking briskly, 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.
Must successfully complete Safety Care training and annual recertifications, including carrying children per Safety Care protocols; active participation in Safety Care is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree completed or in progress.
Six or more months of experience working with children.
RBT certification.

Responsibilities

Travel to clients' homes and provide one-on-one ABA therapy in a naturalistic, home-based setting.
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 supervising BCBA and the child's family to support consistency and carry-over of skills in the home environment.
Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.