Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Social Connections Program

Children's Specialized ABA•Owings Mills, MD

7d•$53,000 - $58,000•Onsite

About The Position

Children's Specialized ABA, part of the Children's Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, is hiring a Lead Registered Behavior Technician for its Social Connections Program. The role provides direct ABA therapy and day-to-day leadership for a program that helps children build social skills. The Lead RBT mentors newer behavior technicians, supports program organization and systems, and partners with BCBAs to help clients progress toward their goals. The position combines one-on-one and group therapy with program and classroom leadership, team coaching, and family communication. The Lead RBT implements BCBA-designed programming, supports treatment integrity, maintains accurate documentation, and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment. This is a full-time, on-site role at the Owings Mills center, with core hours of 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Active, unexpired RBT certification or at least one year of experience as a BT in a center-based service setting.
At least six months of experience as an RBT in a center-based service setting.
Detail-oriented approach to reports and session notes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Comfort learning systems such as Central Reach.
Internal candidates must meet 80% on competencies and be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

BCBA student status is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one and group ABA therapy within the Social Connections Program.
Implement BCBA-designed goals, including reinforcement, teaching, behavior-reduction procedures, and discrete trial teaching.
Adapt strategies within BCBA-approved frameworks and partner with BCBAs to support treatment integrity.
Conduct and help interpret stimulus preference assessments; collaborate with BCBAs on client goals, skill assessments, and checklists.
Collect accurate data and maintain session notes and program books; convert sessions in Central Reach within 24 hours.
Design creative teaching and therapeutic materials.
Manage program organization, weekly schedules, and activity programming.
Forecast and manage supplies and inventory.
Create and distribute monthly newsletters for families and staff.
Promote employee engagement through activities and recognition.
Serve as a resource for new BTs/RBTs, particularly for Central Reach and daily workflows.
Train, coach, and provide constructive real-time feedback to teammates.
Provide clinic-level coverage as needed and work with children across all levels of the spectrum.
Meet competency benchmarks and model expected standards.
Welcome clients and families and support arrival and dismissal procedures.
Communicate daily progress to parents and caregivers.
Protect client well-being, dignity, and confidentiality.
Arrive prepared and on time and participate in continuing education.
Comply with BACB and company policies, procedures, and ethical guidelines.

Benefits

Up to 19 paid days off in the first year, including PTO, sick time, and holidays; accrual increases with tenure.
Medical insurance.
Voluntary dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Critical illness coverage.
Free $50,000 life insurance policy.
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Company discount program for amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports tickets, and more.