Behavior Technician (RBT) - Paid Training (PA)

About the role

At CHOP - Soar Autism Center, Behavior Technicians help children ages 2–6 with autism learn, communicate, and grow through play. Our care is based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a play-based approach to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This is a great early career opportunity to build hands-on experience in psychology and child development while making a meaningful impact every day. This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about helping children grow and may come from childcare, daycare, paraprofessional, direct support, behavioral health, education, or caregiving backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one, play-based ABA therapy to young children in our center.
• Implement individualized plans created by Master’s-level clinicians and share progress with families.
• Bring skills from childcare, daycare, education, caregiving, or paraprofessional work into a highly supported clinical environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (verified by resume, application, or BACB attestation for RBT certification).
• Ability to obtain and maintain RBT certification within 6 weeks of employment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Punctuality.
• Teamwork.
• Comfort using computers/tablets.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, move quickly, occasionally run short distances, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Preference for enrollment in or completion of a bachelor’s degree program, ideally in child development, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Experience working with children is preferred, including childcare, daycare, caregiving, paraprofessional, direct support, or behavioral health experience.

Benefits

• Paid training for RBT certification and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement.
• Sign‑on bonus included with all offers.
• Career progression: raises and promotions every 3 months via CHOP‑Soar to New Heights program; multiple RBT levels and paths into behavior analysis, psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, training, operations, and other behavioral health careers.

Pay

$21.50 – $28.50 per hour; initial offers typically $21.50–$22.75/hour, with regular bonus and promotion opportunities.

Schedule

Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week for full‑time roles.