Behavior Technician/Registered Behavior Technician
Children's Specialized ABA
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Job summary
Children’s Specialized ABA in Newark, NJ is seeking a full-time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). You will provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children with ASD, working with a BCBA and a care team to deliver high-quality, compassionate services.
Not certified yet? We offer paid training and cover the RBT exam cost to help you launch your career, with on-site supervision and ongoing feedback.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
- RBT certification is preferred but not required with paid training offered.
Responsibilities
- Deliver one-on-one ABA therapy sessions in home or clinic.
- Implement behavior acquisition and reduction plans.
- Use CentralReach to conduct preference assessments and track data.
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Job description
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.
- At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values:
- Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences.
- Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, exploring new ideas to develop personalized solutions that enhance quality of life for all children with Autism.
- Connection: We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.
- Quality and Safety: We invest in research and training to provide cutting-edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.
Full-time
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.
As an RBT, you’ll provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping them build communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors. You’ll work closely with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a collaborative care team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.
Not certified yet? We’ve got you covered — we provide paid training and cover the cost of your RBT exam to help you launch your career with confidence.
- 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
- Minimum age: 18 years
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Reliable transportation
- 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
- Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule
- Physically able to perform job duties (e.g., kneeling, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs., moving with children)
This position will provide services in a clinical setting at our Newark, NJ clinic. The role involves working on-site as part of a collaborative team, with access to supervision, peer support, and clinic-based resources in a structured environment.
We are seeking candidates who are available during the 9:00–5:00 time block, 5 days per week. This role is expected to offer roughly 40 hours per week.
- Company-sponsored, best-in-class training to support earning your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential
- (Includes exam cost coverage and a pay increase upon certification)
- Weekly supervision and in-person BCBA support
- Free CEUs and fieldwork supervision for current or aspiring BCBA students
- Annual performance-based raises
- Increased hourly rate for bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates
- Clear pathways for advancement — whether toward Lead RBT roles or administrative opportunities (authorizations, scheduling, recruitment).
- Fun fact: some of our recruiters started as RBTs!
- Supportive, inclusive culture where your voice, ideas, and empathy are truly valued
- Accrued paid sick time (per eligibility)
- Referral bonus program — help us grow the team and get rewarded
- Exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, theme parks, and more
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Company-paid life insurance ($50,000 coverage)
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A full suite of voluntary benefits to customize your coverage
- 9 company-paid holidays
- 10 days of PTO/sick time, accrued throughout the year
The expected salary range for this role is $23–$29 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.
Children’s Specialized ABA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
$23-$29/hour
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