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Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)- Afternoon Hours

Children's Specialized ABA · Plainfield, NJ · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$25–$42/hrPart-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. Our vision is to empower every child diagnosed with Autism to thrive and reach their full potential through innovative and compassionate care.

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
  • Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule 4 days per week minimum
  • Reliable transportation (travel up to 20 miles from home to service location)
  • 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
  • Physically able to perform job duties (e.g., kneeling, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs., moving with children)

Qualifications

  • Not certified yet? We provide paid training and cover the cost of your RBT exam to help you launch your career with confidence.

Skills

  • Positive attitude and enthusiasm
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Basic computer skills (e.g., using electronic tools like CentralReach)

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored, best-in-class training to help you earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential — including covering the exam cost and increasing your pay once certified
  • Increased hourly rate for bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates
  • Premium pay for sessions after 5 PM and paid drive time between clients
  • Weekly supervision and 10% in-person BCBA support
  • Free CEUs and fieldwork supervision for current or aspiring BCBA students
  • Annual performance-based raises
  • Clear pathways for advancement — whether you’re aiming to become a Lead RBT or move into an administrative role (authorizations, scheduling, recruitment), we promote from within
  • Accrued paid sick time and benefits available for eligible employees
  • 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 $25–$42 per hour. Final compensation will be based on a range of factors, such as your skills, education, experience, certifications, market conditions, and internal equity. All offers are made in alignment with applicable federal and state laws.

Schedule

This position will provide in-home services to clients located within a radius of approximately 20 miles from your home. Candidates must have reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling between client locations. We offer premium pay for sessions scheduled after 5 PM, as well as paid drive time between clients, and weekly BCBA supervision.

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