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

Verbal Beginnings•Middletown, MD

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Verbal Beginnings is hiring a part-time Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide in-home ABA services to children with autism. The field-based role takes place in children’s homes and other natural environments, such as schools and communities, and is scheduled for afternoon and evening hours. Compensation is $20–$29 per hour, based on experience and certifications. Working one-on-one with children under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the technician implements individualized, evidence-based treatment plans addressing communication, behavior, feeding, activities of daily living, and social skills. The role includes collecting progress data and collaborating with the supervising BCBA and families to support consistency and skill development. Verbal Beginnings provides training and support for technicians pursuing RBT certification, including a 40-hour RBT training course. Applicants who are not yet RBT-certified must complete the RBT coursework and pass the exam within 90 days of hire. The organization describes opportunities for career growth, continuing education, supervision, and educational assistance.

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 the listed 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.
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.

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 accurate data to track children’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.
Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.