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

Verbal Beginnings•New Market, MD

4d•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 role is field-based, with sessions delivered in children's homes and other natural environments. The schedule is part-time, primarily during afternoon and evening after-school hours, and 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. Sessions address goals such as communication, behavior, feeding, activities of daily living, and social skills. The position includes collecting progress data, coordinating with the supervising BCBA and families, and building positive relationships with children and their families. Applicants who are not RBT-certified must complete the RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire. Verbal Beginnings provides support for this process, including a 40-hour RBT training course. The position also requires 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 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, brisk walking, 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.
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.
Address each child's treatment goals, including communication, behavior, feeding, activities of daily living, and social skills.
Collect and record precise data on each child's progress to inform treatment updates.
Collaborate with the supervising BCBA and the child's family to support consistency and carry-over of skills at home.
Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.
Complete Safety Care training and annual recertifications, including carrying children according to Safety Care protocols.