Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician
Children's Specialized ABA · Beltsville, MD · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$20–$26/hrFull-time
About the role
Children’s Specialized ABA is part of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence. We serve children with ASD by combining clinical innovation, whole-child care, and personalized therapy.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized therapy sessions in-home or clinic-based
- Implement behavior acquisition and reduction plans
- Use electronic tools such as CentralReach to conduct preference assessments and track data
- Collaborate in clinical meetings and receive ongoing feedback and supervision
- Maintain program books and develop teaching materials
- Communicate progress to parents and caregivers
- Provide basic care (e.g., toileting, eating) as needed
Requirements
- Minimum age: 18 years
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Reliable transportation
- RBT certification is preferred, but not required — if you’re positive, motivated, and eager to learn, we’ll provide the training and support to help you succeed.
- Prior experience working with children—ASD experience strongly preferred
- Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule
- Physically able to perform job duties (e.g., kneeling, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs., moving with children)
Qualifications
- None specified
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Motivation
- Eagerness to learn
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Basic caregiving skills
- Computer literacy
Benefits
- Company-sponsored, best-in-class training to support earning your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential
- (Includes exam cost coverage and a pay increase upon certification)
- Weekly supervision and in-person BCBA support
- Free CEUs and fieldwork supervision for current or aspiring BCBA students
- Annual performance-based raises
- Increased hourly rate for bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates
- Clear pathways for advancement — whether toward Lead RBT roles or administrative opportunities (authorizations, scheduling, recruitment).
- Fun fact: some of our recruiters started as RBTs!
- Supportive, inclusive culture where your voice, ideas, and empathy are truly valued
- Accrued paid sick time (per eligibility)
- Referral bonus program — help us grow the team and get rewarded
- Exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, theme parks, and more
Pay
The expected salary range for this role is $20–$26 per hour.
Schedule
We are seeking candidates who are available during the 5:00–7:30 time block, 5 days per week. This role is expected to offer roughly 12-15 hours per week.