Behavior Technician (BT) / RBT - Center - 40 hr Guarantee!

Location: Frederick ABA Center (in-person)

About the role

As a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), you will work one-on-one with children with autism under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Every session is an opportunity to help a child speak their first words, try a new food, make a friend, or gain independence in daily life. You will implement individualized treatment plans targeting communication, behavior, feeding, activities of daily living (ADLs), and social skills — making a measurable difference in each child's journey.

• Implement individualized, evidence-based ABA treatment plans designed by a supervising BCBA to address each child's unique goals.
• Collect and record precise data to track each child's progress and inform ongoing treatment updates.
• Collaborate closely with your clinical supervisor to ensure consistent, high-quality care for every child.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children, their families, and your fellow team members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to helping children with autism reach their goals
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a care team

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree (completed or in progress)
• 6+ months of experience working with children

Certification Note: Applicants who are not yet RBT-certified must complete the RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire. We actively support you through this process.

Physical Requirements

• Perform physical activities including reaching, grasping, walking briskly, running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and transitioning quickly between positions throughout the day.
• Communicate clearly and effectively using verbal and non-verbal methods appropriate for each child.
• Successfully complete Safety Care training and annual re-certifications, including carrying children per Safety Care protocols. Active participation in Safety Care is a condition of employment.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week

• Shifts: 7:30 AM-4:00 PM or 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (must be available for either)

Pay

$41,600-$49,920 annually, based on experience and certifications

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 25 Paid Days Off Per Year (PTO + Holidays)
• Professionally Managed 401(k) Plan
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Tuition assistance + free BCBA supervision hours
• Student loan assistance and scholarships for employees pursuing their Master's degree
• Free monthly CEUs through Verbal Beginnings University (VBU)
• Great Place To Work® Certified for 2026

About Verbal Beginnings

Verbal Beginnings is a leading Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider dedicated to unlocking the potential of children ages 2-18 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With the belief that every child can learn, we promote independence and improve the quality of life for the children and families we serve through individualized, research-based treatment. Our commitment to care and our core values have guided us for over a decade — and continue to drive every interaction with every child.

Working at Verbal Beginnings is more than just a job. It's a meaningful career that gives you the power to change the course of a child's life. By helping children communicate, build independence, and connect with the world around them, your work creates real, lasting progress — for kids and their families. Over 1,000 lives changed and counting.

• No ABA experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive training and sponsor your path to becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT).
• Grow your career. Move up a defined ladder — from Technician to Lead Technician to Therapy Room Supervisor — with the competencies for each level spelled out so you always know what's next.
• Collaborative culture. A supportive team environment where every member is invested in the children we serve and in each other's growth.