Behavior Technician - BT - Part-Time

About the role

ABA Centers of America is a rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, delivering life‑changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families. The organization emphasizes core values such as People First, The Joy Effect, Data‑Driven Excellence, Disrupt with Purpose, Celebrate Uniqueness, and Resilient and Responsible, and offers paid training, mentorship, and a clear path for career advancement, including support for RBT certification and tuition scholarships for a Master’s in ABA.

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 document session data accurately
• Work closely with BCBAs, team members, and families
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training
• Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed

Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable transportation with valid driver's license and insurance
• Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and driving record review

Preferred:

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

Position‑specific items:

• Behavior Technician (BT): Complete a 40‑hour paid training program over 2 consecutive weeks (at the same rate of pay), followed by precepting (hands‑on supervision), and pass the RBT exam within 45 days (up to 3 weeks total)
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): Active certification in good standing; 1 week of paid training followed by precepting (hands‑on supervision) (up to 2 weeks total)
• Training availability (BT / RBT): Must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Benefits

• Career Advancement – Level Up Program: structured growth to RBT Level 2 and Level 3 ($1/hour pay increase per level upon competency completion)
• Apprenticeship program: training and supervision hours provided
• Full‑tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university to pursue a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Professional development opportunities for certification
• Paid RBT training
• Mentorship toward BCBA certification
• 401(k) with up to 3% employer match (for part‑time employees)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Performance bonus potential

Pay

Starting rate of $22.25/hour for Behavior Technicians (BTs) and $24.60/hour for Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs); final compensation determined by experience, training, and education.

Schedule

Required availability: Monday – Friday, 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with potential Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Training availability (BT/RBT): Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM.