Senior RBT/ Registered Behavior Technician - 40 Hour Protected Pay

Verbal Beginnings•Millersville, MD

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Verbal Beginnings is a provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism. This senior Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) position combines direct therapeutic services with leadership of technicians in an ABA center. The role supports client safety and therapy effectiveness while fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment for clients and team members. The position is based in an ABA center and is full-time at 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 the internal competency assessment.
RBT certification in good standing.
BLS/CPR certification, including pediatric BLS/CPR; must be obtained before or shortly after hire.
Excellent communication skills.
Commitment to growth and development in the ABA field.
Successful completion of Safety Care training and recertifications, including carrying children per Safety Care training; active participation in Safety Care is a condition of employment.
Ability to perform activities including reaching, grasping, walking briskly or running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, using stairs, and quickly transitioning among standing, sitting, and other positions throughout the day.
Ability to communicate clearly using age-appropriate language and to observe and maintain attention through verbal and non-verbal communication.

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

Ensure clients and staff are safe and maintain a positive environment.
Provide direct therapy to clients in the therapy room.
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, maintaining a positive attitude, and understanding the programs scheduled for the day.
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.
Direct employees in their work and assign duties and tasks.
Make or recommend hiring decisions as required, including conducting interviews and assessing candidate fit in consultation with center leadership.
Supervise and direct the daily activities of ABATs, JTs, and LTs in the assigned therapy room, ensuring adherence to treatment plans, session integrity, and professional standards, and supporting their clinical competency development.
May recommend technician DA and participate in DA meetings with the Operations Coordinator.