Behavior Technician - RBT/BT - Full-Time

ICBD•Middletown, DE

25d•$21 - $24

About The Position

ABA Centers of Delaware is hiring a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for individuals with autism. The role delivers therapy in homes, schools, communities, or clinics and teaches communication, social, and daily living skills by implementing individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision. The technician records session data, collaborates with BCBAs, colleagues, and families, participates in meetings and ongoing training, and assists with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed. BTs complete a paid 40-hour training program over two consecutive weeks at the same rate of pay, followed by hands-on precepting, and must pass the RBT exam within 45 days. RBTs must hold an active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by hands-on precepting. Training availability is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Starting pay is $21.25 per hour for BTs and $23.50 per hour for RBTs; final compensation depends on experience, training, and education.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Availability during afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and vehicle insurance.
Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and a driving record review.
BT: Complete a paid 40-hour training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by hands-on precepting, and pass the RBT exam within 45 days.
RBT: Active certification in good standing; complete one week of paid training followed by hands-on precepting.
BT and RBT: Availability for training Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
For New Jersey candidates: at least 21 years of age and a minimum of one year of experience working with children, in healthcare, or in a related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in childcare, education, or related fields.
Experience working with children or adolescents.
Prior exposure to ABA services.

Responsibilities

Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, or clinics.
Teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
Collect, organize, and accurately document session data.
Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families.
Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed.

Benefits

Structured career advancement through the Level Up Program, with a $1-per-hour increase at each level upon competency completion.
Apprenticeship program with training and supervision hours provided.
Full-tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university for a master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis.
Professional development opportunities for certification.
Paid RBT training.
Mentorship toward BCBA certification.
For full-time employees: 21 paid days off (15 PTO days and 6 holidays), increasing with tenure.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
Mileage reimbursement.
Potential performance bonus.