Registered Behavior Technician - RBT - Full-Time
About the role
ABA Centers of Virginia is a leading, rapidly growing provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy dedicated to delivering life‑changing outcomes for individuals with autism and their families. Our mission is to provide rapid access to care—including diagnosis and individualized ABA therapy—while expanding access to high‑quality, compassionate services and driving measurable results. We are guided by core values: People First, The Joy Effect, Data‑Driven Excellence, Disrupt with Purpose, Celebrate Uniqueness, and Resilient and Responsible.
Responsibilities
- Deliver ABA therapy in homes, schools, communities, clinics, or other venues based on client needs.
- Teach communication, social, and daily living skills.
- Implement individualized treatment plans under BCBA supervision.
- Collect, organize, and accurately document session data.
- Collaborate and communicate with BCBAs, team members, and families; participate in team meetings and ongoing training.
- Assist with administrative and clinical support tasks as needed.
Requirements
- Active RBT certification through the BACB board.
- 6+ months of relevant experience (including internships or related roles).
- Availability during mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and insurance.
- Ability to pass background checks, drug screening, and driving record review.
- Preferred: experience in childcare, education, or related fields; experience working with children or adolescents; prior exposure to ABA services.
- Position‑specific training:
- Behavior Technician (BT): 40‑hour paid training over 2 consecutive weeks (same rate of pay), followed by precepting and passing the RBT exam within 45 days (up to 3 weeks total).
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT): Active certification in good standing; 1 week of paid training followed by precepting (up to 2 weeks total).
- Training availability (BT/RBT): Must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Benefits
- Career Advancement – Level Up Program: structured growth to RBT Level 2 and Level 3 with $1/hour pay increase per level upon competency completion.
- Apprenticeship program: training and supervision hours provided.
- Full‑tuition scholarship opportunity at a designated university to pursue a Master’s degree in ABA.
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500 per semester).
- Professional development opportunities for certification.
- Paid RBT training.
- Mentorship toward BCBA certification.
- Other benefits for full‑time employees:
- 21 paid days off (15 PTO days increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays).
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
- Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life insurance, AD&D insurance, and GAP Plan (TransAmerica).
- Generous 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
- 100% employer‑paid maternity/paternity leave for up to 5 weeks.
- EAP (unlimited counseling 24/7), BeyondMed (discounts on wellness and elective healthcare), PerkSpot (discounts on top brands), Pet Insurance (Nationwide), and On the GoGa wellbeing hub.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Performance bonus potential.
- Referral bonuses for BCBAs and RBTs.
Pay
Starting rate of $24.60 per hour. Final compensation determined by experience, training, and education. Referral Bonus $500 for an RBT; Referral Bonus $5,000 for a BCBA.
Schedule
Required availability: Monday‑Friday, 3:00 PM‑7:00 PM; Saturdays and/or Sundays, 9:00 AM‑5:00 PM. Training availability (BT/RBT): Must be available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.