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

Verbal Beginnings • Salisbury, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Verbal Beginnings is hiring a part-time Behavior Technician or Registered Behavior Technician to provide in-home ABA therapy to children with autism, working one-on-one in their homes and other natural environments. 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 involves tracking progress, coordinating with the BCBA and family, and building positive relationships with children and their families.

The position is field-based, with after-school afternoon and evening hours. Applicants who are not already RBT-certified must complete the RBT coursework and pass the exam within 90 days of hire. Verbal Beginnings provides training and support for this process. The role also requires successful completion of Safety Care training and annual recertifications; active participation in Safety Care is a condition of employment.

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.
• 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.
• At least 6 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 to address each child's goals.
• Collect and record precise data to track each child's progress and inform ongoing 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.
• Complete Safety Care training and annual recertifications, including carrying children according to Safety Care protocols.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time scheduling around your 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 through Verbal Beginnings University (VBU).
• Student loan assistance.

What This Job Offers

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