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

Verbal Beginnings • Chantilly, VA

1d • 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 in Virginia. The role is field-based, providing one-on-one therapy to children with autism in their homes and other natural environments. Under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), the technician implements individualized treatment plans targeting communication, behavior, feeding, activities of daily living, and social skills. The position pays $23–$32 per hour, based on experience and certifications, and is scheduled for afternoons and evenings.

Verbal Beginnings provides training and supports employees pursuing RBT certification. Applicants who are not already RBT-certified must complete RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire. The position involves travel to clients’ homes, data collection, collaboration with the supervising BCBA and families, and physical participation in 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.
• Successful completion of Safety Care training and annual recertifications; 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.
• 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 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.
• Participate in Safety Care training and annual recertifications, including carrying children per Safety Care protocols.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time scheduling around employee availability.
• 40-hour RBT training course included.
• Free BCBA supervision hours.
• Tuition assistance.
• Scholarships for employees pursuing a master’s degree in ABA.
• Free monthly continuing education units (CEUs) through Verbal Beginnings University.
• Student loan assistance.
• Defined career progression from Technician to Senior Technician.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED