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

Verbal Beginnings•Pittsburgh, PA

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 involves working one-on-one with children with autism in their homes and other natural environments, under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Technicians implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans addressing communication, behavior, feeding, activities of daily living, and social skills, while helping children build independence and make progress toward their goals. The position is field-based in children's homes, schools, and communities. Work is typically scheduled 2–5 days per week, with individual sessions generally lasting 2–4 hours and scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Schedules may vary according to client needs and employee availability. Compensation is $20–$29 per hour, based on experience and certifications. Verbal Beginnings provides training and supports employees pursuing RBT certification. Applicants who are not yet RBT-certified must complete the RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire. The role also requires specified Pennsylvania clearances and training during pre-hire onboarding, as well as successful completion of Safety Care training and annual recertifications.

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.
Provide a Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Check, FBI fingerprinting, and Child Protective Service Law (CPSL) training during pre-hire onboarding.
CPR.
Ability to perform physical activities including reaching, grasping, brisk walking, running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and quickly transitioning 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; 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.
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 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 according to Safety Care protocols.