Behavior Technician (RBT) - Suitland

Helping Hands Family • Hillcrest Heights, MD

2d • $22 - $23

About The Position

Helping Hands Family is hiring a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide personalized, play-based applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism. The role provides one-on-one direct care in clinics, clients’ homes, or community settings, helping children develop daily living and social skills through evidence-based treatment and positive reinforcement. The technician implements sessions designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), collects behavior data accurately, and collaborates with the team to support each child’s progress.

Candidates must be comfortable working with children, able to perform physical tasks including walking, running, and lifting up to 50 pounds, communicate effectively with clients’ families, and have reliable transportation. The company provides paid RBT training, and new hires must pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire. Employment offers are contingent on successful background screening and completion of E-Verify. Helping Hands Family does not provide immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfort working with children.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as walking, running, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with clients' families.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to complete company-provided RBT training and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including identity and Social Security verification, reference checks, criminal history check, and fingerprint screening.
• Completion of E-Verify as required by USCIS.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a human services area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one direct care to children with autism in clinics, at home, or in the community.
• Teach daily living and social skills using evidence-based treatments and positive reinforcement.
• Implement therapy sessions designed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
• Accurately collect behavior data and collaborate with the team to support each child's progress.

Benefits

• 20% pay differential for client-facing sessions that extend past 6 p.m. or for Saturday sessions.
• Comprehensive paid RBT training and exam.
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and family leave.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee referral program with awards up to $3,000.
• Career advancement opportunities, including the HHF Fellowship program for aspiring BCBAs and the RBT Rise development program with built-in pay increases.
• Tuition discounts from university partners.

What This Job Offers

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