Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Part Time

About the role

Verbal Beginnings provides in‑home ABA therapy for children ages 2‑18 with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The position is field‑based, working in the child’s natural environment (home, school, community). Schedule is part‑time, after‑school hours (afternoons and evenings). Compensation is $20‑29 per hour, based on experience and certifications.

Verbal Beginnings is a leading ABA therapy provider dedicated to unlocking the potential of children diagnosed with ASD. We promote independence and improve quality of life through individualized, research‑based treatment. Over 1,000 lives changed and counting.

Why join us: comprehensive training and sponsorship for RBT certification, defined career ladder from Technician to Senior Technician, student loan assistance, free BCBA supervision hours, scholarships for Master’s degree in ABA, free monthly CEUs through Verbal Beginnings University (VBU), Great Place To Work® Certified for 2026, flexible afternoon/evening hours, collaborative culture.

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.
• Collect and record precise data to track each child's progress and inform ongoing treatment updates.
• Collaborate with your 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 (required for in‑home travel)
• 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 who are not yet RBT‑certified must complete the RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire; we provide support 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 using verbal and non‑verbal methods; successfully complete Safety Care training and annual re‑certifications, including carrying children per Safety Care protocols (active participation is a condition of employment).

Benefits

• Flexible part‑time scheduling around your availability
• 40‑Hour RBT Training Course included
• Free BCBA supervision hours
• Tuition assistance
• Scholarships available for employees pursuing a Master's degree in ABA
• Free monthly CEUs through Verbal Beginnings University (VBU)

Pay

$20.00 - $29.00 per hour (based on experience and certifications)

Schedule

Part‑time, after‑school hours (afternoons and evenings)