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

Verbal Beginnings•Pocomoke City, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Verbal Beginnings is hiring a part-time Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for its in-home ABA program. 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) and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans addressing communication, behavior, feeding, activities of daily living, and social skills. The schedule consists of after-school afternoon and evening hours, with flexible part-time scheduling. Compensation is $20–$29 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. Safety Care training and annual recertifications are required, and active participation in Safety Care is a condition of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
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.
If not already RBT-certified, complete the RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire.
Complete Safety Care training and annual recertifications; active participation in Safety Care is a condition of employment.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress.
Six or more months of experience working with children.
Existing 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.
Collect and record precise data on each child’s progress to inform treatment updates.
Collaborate with the supervising BCBA and the child’s family to support consistency and carry-over of skills at home.
Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.