Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - Part Time

Verbal Beginnings; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

RBT training course included

Free BCBA supervision hours

Tuition assistance

Scholarships for Master's degree

Free monthly CEUs through VBU

Job summary

Verbal Beginnings is seeking a part-time Behavior Technician for in-home ABA therapy, working with children in their homes, schools, and communities. You will be supervised by a BCBA and focus on communication, behavior, feeding, ADLs, and social skills to promote independence.

No ABA experience is required at entry; we sponsor the RBT coursework and provide 40-hour training, BCBA supervision, and opportunities for advancement along a defined ladder.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation for in-home travel.
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to helping children with autism reach their goals.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a care team.

Responsibilities

• Travel to clients' homes and provide one-on-one ABA therapy in a naturalistic, home-based setting.
• Implement individualized, evidence-based ABA treatment plans designed by a supervising BCBA to address each child’s goals.
• Collect and record precise data to track progress and inform treatment updates.
• Collaborate with supervising BCBA and family to ensure consistency and carry-over of skills in the home environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Genuine care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Verbal Beginnings | In-Home ABA Services | Part-Time

Changing lives. One child at a time. One professional at a time.

Location

Field Based (In child’s natural environment: Home, School, Community)

Schedule

Part-time, after-school hours (afternoons and evenings)

Compensation

$20-29/hour, based on experience and certifications

Benefits

• Flexible part-time scheduling around your availability
• 40-Hour RBT Training Course included
• Free BCBA supervision hours
• Tuition assistance
• Scholarships available for employees pursuing a Master's degree in ABA
• Free monthly CEUs through Verbal Beginnings University (VBU)

About Verbal Beginnings

Verbal Beginnings is a leading Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider dedicated to unlocking the potential of children ages 2-18 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With the belief that every child can learn, we promote independence and improve the quality of life for the children and families we serve through individualized, research-based treatment. Our commitment to care and our core values have guided us for over a decade — and continue to drive every interaction with every child.

Why Behavior Technicians Should Join Us

Working at Verbal Beginnings is more than just a job. It's a meaningful career that gives you the power to change the course of a child's life. By meeting children where they are — in their homes and communities — you help them communicate, build independence, and connect with the world around them. Over 1,000 lives changed and counting.

• No ABA experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive training and sponsor your path to becoming a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), including our 40-hour RBT training course.
• Grow your career. Move up a defined ladder — from Technician to Senior Technician— with the competencies for each level spelled out so you always know what's next. We also offer student loan assistance, free BCBA supervision hours, and scholarships for employees pursuing their Master's degree.
• Keep learning. Access free monthly CEUs through Verbal Beginnings University (VBU), our in-house continuing education program — so you're always growing, not just working.
• Great Place To Work Certified for 2026. Independently certified by Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture — based entirely on confidential surveys from our own employees. That recognition didn't come from us. It came from our team.
• Flexible schedule. Afternoon and evening hours that work around your life — ideal for students, second-job seekers, or anyone who needs a schedule that fits.
• Collaborative culture. A supportive team environment where every member is invested in the children we serve and in each other's growth.

Responsibilities

The Role

As a Behavior Technician (BT) or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in our in-home program, you will work one-on-one with children with autism in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Under the direct supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), every session is an opportunity to help a child speak their first words, try a new food, make a friend, or gain independence in daily life. You will implement individualized treatment plans targeting communication, behavior, feeding, activities of daily living (ADLs), and social skills — making a measurable difference in each child's journey.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Travel to clients' homes and provide one-on-one ABA therapy in a naturalistic, home-based setting.
• Implement individualized, evidence-based ABA treatment plans designed by a supervising BCBA to address each child's unique goals.
• Collect and record precise data to track each child's progress and inform ongoing treatment updates.
• Collaborate with your supervising BCBA and the child's family to ensure consistency and carry-over of skills in the home environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and their families.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation (required for in-home travel)
• Patience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to helping children with autism reach their goals
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a care team

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree (completed or in progress)
• 6+ months of experience working with children

Certification Note

Applicants who are not yet RBT-certified must complete the RBT coursework and pass the RBT exam within 90 days of hire. We actively support you through this process — ask us how!

Physical Requirements

• Perform physical activities including reaching, grasping, walking briskly, running, sitting on the floor, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs, and transitioning quickly between positions throughout the day.
• Communicate clearly and effectively using verbal and non-verbal methods appropriate for