Senior RBT/ Registered Behavior Technician - 40 Hour Protected Pay

Verbal Beginnings•Columbia, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Verbal Beginnings is seeking a senior Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) to provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism while leading and mentoring technicians in an ABA center. The role combines direct therapeutic services with supervision of the daily activities of technicians in an assigned therapy room. The Senior RBT supports treatment-plan adherence, session integrity, classroom safety and culture, staff development, and a collaborative learning environment. This is a full-time, center-based position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be available for either the 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. shift. Compensation is $24.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma.
More than one year of full-time experience providing ABA services, or three months of experience with Verbal Beginnings and successful completion of its internal competency assessment.
RBT certification in good standing.
BLS/CPR certification, including pediatric BLS/CPR; certification must be obtained before or shortly after hire.
Excellent communication skills.
Commitment to growth and development in the ABA field.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including reaching, grasping, brisk walking or running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, using stairs, and transitioning quickly between positions.
Ability to communicate clearly using age-appropriate language and to observe and maintain attention through verbal and non-verbal communication.
Successful completion of Safety Care training and recertifications, including carrying children according to Safety Care training; active participation in Safety Care is a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as health care or core sciences.
Enrollment in an ABA master’s program and participation in VBA.
Two years of experience providing ABA services.
Previous experience with or knowledge of individuals with ASD and ABA therapy.

Responsibilities

Provide direct therapy to clients in the therapy room.
Ensure clients and staff are safe and maintain a positive environment.
Lead or assist with daily group instruction.
Complete assigned administrative duties accurately and on time, including supporting material development, assisting with ongoing training programs, and converting sessions in the company’s EMR.
Participate in team meetings and training workshops.
Prepare for sessions by ensuring therapeutic materials are ready, understanding the programs to be run, and bringing a positive attitude.
Assist with training ABATs, JTs, and LTs on client management when needed.
Mentor other technicians.
Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
Follow Verbal Beginnings, LLC policies and procedures.
Supervise and direct the daily activities of ABATs, JTs, and LTs in the assigned therapy room, ensuring treatment-plan adherence, session integrity, professionalism, and progress in clinical competencies.
Direct employees in their work and assign duties and tasks.
Recommend disciplinary actions for technicians and participate in disciplinary action meetings with the Operations Coordinator.
Participate in hiring, including conducting interviews, assessing candidate fit, and making or recommending final hiring decisions in consultation with center leadership.