Behavior Technician - BT - Part-Time
About The Position
ABA Centers of Virginia is hiring Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and support meaningful outcomes for people with autism and their families. Services may be delivered in homes, schools, communities, clinics, or other venues based on client needs. Technicians teach communication, social, and daily living skills and implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision. Behavior Technicians collect and document session data, collaborate with BCBAs, colleagues, and families, participate in team meetings and ongoing training, and assist with administrative and clinical support tasks. BT candidates complete a 40-hour paid training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by hands-on precepting, and must pass the RBT exam within 45 days. RBT candidates must have active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by precepting. The listed schedule requires availability Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with potential Saturday and/or Sunday shifts from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Training requires weekday availability from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Starting pay is $22.25 per hour for BTs and $24.60 per hour for RBTs; final compensation depends on experience, training, and education.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and insurance.
- Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and driving record review.
- Behavior Technician candidates must complete a 40-hour paid training program over two consecutive weeks, followed by hands-on precepting, and pass the RBT exam within 45 days.
- Registered Behavior Technician candidates must have active certification in good standing and complete one week of paid training followed by hands-on precepting.
- BT and RBT trainees must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
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, clinics, or other venues depending on client needs.
- 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
- Paid training and mentorship.
- Structured career advancement to RBT Level 2 and Level 3, with a $1 per hour pay increase per 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.
- Mentorship toward BCBA certification.
- 401(k) with up to 3% employer match for part-time employees.
- Mileage reimbursement for part-time employees.
- Potential performance bonus for part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
