Behavior Technician (RBT) - Paid Training (PA)

Soar Autism Center; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CHOP - Soar Autism Center is seeking Behavior Technicians to help children ages 2–6 learn, communicate, and grow through play using Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) ABA. This role offers hands‑on experience in psychology and child development within a supportive clinical setting.

The position emphasizes one‑on‑one ABA therapy, implementing plans from Master’s‑level clinicians, and advancing through the CHOP‑Soar to New Heights program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred enrollment in or completion of a bachelor’s degree program in child development, psychology, education, or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain RBT certification within 6 weeks of employment.
• Experience working with children in childcare, daycare, caregiving, paraprofessional, direct support, or behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one, play‑based ABA therapy to young children in our center.
• Implement individualized plans created by Master’s‑level clinicians and share progress with families.
• Bring skills from childcare, daycare, education, caregiving, or paraprofessional work into a highly supported clinical environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred) in child development, psychology, education, or related field

Job description

At CHOP - Soar Autism Center, Behavior Technicians help children ages 2–6 with autism learn, communicate, and grow through play. Our care is based on the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM), a play-based approach to Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This is a great early career opportunity to build hands‑on experience in psychology and child development while making a meaningful impact every day.

This role is ideal for candidates who are passionate about helping children grow and may come from childcare, daycare, paraprofessional, direct support, behavioral health, education, or caregiving backgrounds.

What You’ll Do

• Provide one‑on‑one, play‑based ABA therapy to young children in our center.
• Implement individualized plans created by Master’s‑level clinicians and share progress with families.
• Bring skills from childcare, daycare, education, caregiving, or paraprofessional work into a highly supported clinical environment.

Grow Your Career at CHOP - Soar Autism Center

No RBT certification? We provide paid training and support you in earning and maintaining your credential. CHOP‑Soar’s RBT career progression program, CHOP‑Soar to New Heights, creates opportunities for raises and promotions every 3 months as you build your skills. Team members can advance through multiple RBT levels and explore longer‑term paths in behavior analysis, psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, training, operations, and other behavioral health careers.

What We Offer

• $21.50 - $28.50/hour; initial offers are typically $21.50–$22.75/hour, with regular bonus and promotion opportunities. Sign on bonus included with all offers.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits; student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement.
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week for full‑time roles.
• Paid training for RBT certification, ongoing professional development, and a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required (as verified by resume, application, or BACB attestation for RBT certification); preference for enrollment in or completion of a bachelor’s degree program, with ideal candidates pursuing degrees in child development, psychology, education, or a related field.
• Experience working with children is preferred, including childcare, daycare, caregiving, paraprofessional, direct support, or behavioral health experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain RBT certification within 6 weeks of employment.
• Reliable transportation, punctuality, teamwork, and comfort using computers/tablets.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, move quickly, occasionally run short distances, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. CHOP - Soar Autism Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and protected characteristics.