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

Verbal Beginnings•Columbia, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Verbal Beginnings is hiring a part-time Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for its in-home Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program. The role is field-based, delivering 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 position offers after-school afternoon and evening hours and pays $20–$29 per hour, based on experience and certifications. Verbal Beginnings provides training and support for employees pursuing RBT certification, including a 40-hour training course. Applicants who are not already RBT-certified must complete the coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire. The organization describes opportunities for career growth, continuing education, BCBA supervision, tuition assistance, and scholarships for employees pursuing a master's degree in ABA.

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 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 throughout the day.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively using verbal and non-verbal methods appropriate for each child.
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.
At least 6 months of experience working with children.

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.