Behavior Technician (BT / RBT)

Ally Behavior; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 days PTO + 9 holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

BLS certification reimbursement

Company-paid DashPass

Job summary

Ally Behavior Centers is seeking a motivated Behavior Technician for our center-based ABA program for children ages 18 months to 6 years. You’ll deliver one-on-one ABA sessions in our center, track progress, and collaborate with BCBAs and OTs on-site to support young learners.

Training will be provided, including RBT and BLS certifications. The role offers a stable schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow toward BCBA with tuition reimbursement and supervision hours.

Qualifications

• Experience with kids (babysitting, coaching, childcare)
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Lift up to 30 pounds and sit/kneel/stand for extended periods
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• RBT certification or willingness to complete training within 90 days
• BLS certification or willingness to complete training before hire

Responsibilities

• Play 1-on-1 with kids with autism: games, blocks, bubbles, pretend play
• Turn playtime into progress using ABA therapy
• Collect and track data on an iPad to monitor each child’s progress, and share updates with your BCBA
• Keep client information confidential in line with HIPAA guidelines
• Cheer on the big moments, like a first word, a new friend, or a high-five

Skills

Experience with kids

Coachability

Consistency

Ability to work Monday through Friday

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ally Behavior is a full-time, center-based, early intervention Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy program, serving children with autism ranging from 18 months to 6 years of age. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality therapy to help our early learners reach their potential to communicate, improve social skills, and prepare for academic success. The children we serve are at the heart of everything we do and we are passionate about our commitment to having a meaningful impact in the lives of our children and their families.

Help young kids with autism find their voice, and build a career doing it.

As a Behavior Technician at Ally Behavior Centers, you’ll use one-on-one play and ABA therapy to help young children with autism communicate, connect, and gain independence.

You’ll be the person a child looks for when they walk in the door.

Unlike many ABA jobs, you won’t drive from house to house. Every session happens in our center, with a set schedule and BCBAs, SLPs and OTs on-site. Many ABA jobs pay hourly, and only for sessions that happen. You’re salaried, so your paycheck stays the same even when a client cancels.

No ABA experience needed. This is an entry-level clinical role. We’ll train you and pay for your RBT certification.

What you’ll do:

• Play 1-on-1 with kids with autism: games, blocks, bubbles, pretend play
• Turn playtime into progress using ABA therapy
• Collect and track data on an iPad to monitor each child’s progress, and share updates with your BCBA
• Keep client information confidential in line with HIPAA guidelines
• Cheer on the big moments, like a first word, a new friend, or a high-five

What you need (Essential Functions):

• Experience with kids (babysitting, coaching, childcare, siblings - it all counts)
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Ability to sit on the floor, kneel, crawl, run, squat, or stand for extended periods, and lift up to 30 pounds
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Coachability: your BCBA gives direct feedback, and you run with it
• Consistency: you follow each child’s plan every session
• 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass federal and state background checks
• RBT certification, or willingness to complete training within 90 days of hire
• BLS certification, or willingness to complete training before you’re hired

The honest part:

Some days are hard. Kids may hit, kick, or struggle while they’re learning new ways to communicate. We’ll train you to stay calm and keep everyone safe, and BCBAs are always on-site to back you up.

Pay & Benefits:

• $35,000-$40,000 starting salary; guaranteed pay even when a client cancels
• 18 days of PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• BLS certification reimbursement
• Company-paid DashPass

Your paid path to BCBA:

• After 6 months, up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement toward your master’s degree so you can become a BCBA
• Earn supervision hours toward your BCBA certification while you work
• Move up through STARS, our clear promotion path
• Start with a nationally recognized RBT credential, paid for by us

You might be a great fit if you’ve worked as a:

Paraprofessional, teacher’s aide, nanny, babysitter, daycare or childcare worker, camp counselor, caregiver, CNA, personal care aide, or direct support professional. Psychology, education, social work, sociology, neuroscience, or pre-med students and grads are also strong fits.

If you’ve been looking for work that actually matters, this is it.

Pay Range

$30,000—$35,000 USD

Note: This position is NOT eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Ally Behavior is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Your personal information will be used for recruitment purposes only and handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.