Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Part Time - $500 Sign-on Bonus

About the role

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). As a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in the in‑home program, you will work one‑on‑one with children in their natural environments (home, school, community) to help them communicate, build independence, and connect with the world around them.

Responsibilities

• Travel to clients' homes and provide one‑on‑one ABA therapy in a naturalistic, home‑based setting.
• Implement individualized, evidence‑based ABA treatment plans designed by a supervising BCBA to address each child's unique goals (communication, behavior, feeding, ADLs, social skills).
• Collect and record precise data to track each child's progress and inform ongoing treatment updates.
• Collaborate with the supervising BCBA and the child's family to ensure consistency and carry‑over of skills in the home environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (required).
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation for in‑home travel (required).
• 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).
• Preferred: 6+ months of experience working with children.
• Certification: Applicants not yet RBT‑certified must complete the 40‑hour RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire (support provided).
• PA State clearances: State Police Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse History Check, FBI fingerprinting, Child Protective Service Law (CPSL) training, and CPR certification.
• Physical requirements: ability to perform activities such as reaching, grasping, walking briskly, running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and transitioning quickly between positions throughout the day.
• Completion of Safety Care training and annual re‑certifications, including proper child‑handling protocols.

Benefits

• Flexible part‑time scheduling around your availability (ideal for students, second‑job seekers, etc.).
• 40‑hour RBT training course included.
• Free BCBA supervision hours.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships for employees pursuing a Master’s degree in ABA.
• Free monthly CEUs through Verbal Beginnings University (VBU).
• Great Place To Work® Certified for 2026.
• Collaborative, supportive team culture with clear career ladders from Technician to Senior Technician.
• Student loan assistance.

Pay

$20‑29 per hour, based on experience and certifications.

Schedule

Part‑time, typically 2‑5 days per week. Individual sessions are generally 2‑4 hours in duration and may be scheduled between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., based on client needs and employee availability.