Lead Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

Children's Specialized ABA; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 19 paid days off (PTO)

Comprehensive benefits

Life insurance

401(k)

Discount program

Job summary

Children’s Specialized ABA in Clark, NJ is seeking a Lead Registered Behavior Technician to support structure, consistency, and quality of care in assigned classrooms. You will bridge the RBT team and leadership, onboarding, classroom readiness, and day‑to‑day operations, providing advanced clinical support and independent judgment for treatment integrity and classroom organization standards.

This full-time, on-site position at our Clark Early Intervention Center runs 10:45 am – 7:15 pm.

Qualifications

• RBT certification is required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as an RBT in a center-based service location.
• BCBA student status strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented on reports and session notes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new systems such as Central Reach to provide ABA services.
• Maintain an active/unexpired RBT certificate throughout tenure with the company.
• Internal candidates must meet 80% competencies and be in good standing with the company (no final warning, not on an active PIP).

Responsibilities

• Provide Central Reach (CR) system oversight, including onboarding, training coordination, workflow development, and continuous improvement for new staff.
• Design, develop, and distribute monthly organizational newsletters to align with departmental goals and communication strategy.
• Develop, implement, and supervise weekly classroom activities, curriculum enhancements, and craft-based programming to ensure clinical and educational consistency.
• Oversee strategic classroom organization systems, optimize learning environments, and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Lead daily schedule planning, ensuring efficient resource allocation and coordination across classrooms.
• Manage supply chain needs by forecasting, requesting, and inventory control, ensuring operational readiness.
• Lead structured parent communication protocols, establishing standards for ongoing engagement, supply needs, and program updates.
• Support employee engagement initiatives by designing, coordinating, and evaluating retention programs and recognition efforts.

Skills

RBT certification

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Ability to learn new systems

Reporting skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is designed to address the comprehensive needs of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Leveraging the expertise of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence, the program expands access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering children to thrive. ABA therapy is offered home‑based, community‑based, and center‑based.

Vision & Core Values

• Inclusivity: Celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and commit to an inclusive environment that respects each person’s individual strengths and differences.
• Innovation: 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: Actively engage with health systems and the broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism.
• Quality and Safety: Invest in research and training to provide cutting‑edge, effective, safe, and personalized services tailored to the unique needs of those we serve.

Join Us as a Lead Registered Behavior Technician!

As a Lead RBT, you will support the structure, consistency, and quality of care in your assigned classrooms. You serve as a bridge between the RBT team and leadership, key to onboarding, classroom readiness, and day‑to‑day operations, providing advanced clinical support and independent judgment for treatment integrity and classroom organization standards.

What You’ll Do

• Provide advanced Central Reach (CR) system oversight, including onboarding, training coordination, workflow development, and continuous improvement for new staff.
• Design, develop, and distribute monthly organizational newsletters to align with departmental goals and communication strategy.
• Develop, implement, and supervise weekly classroom activities, curriculum enhancements, and craft‑based programming to ensure clinical and educational consistency.
• Oversee strategic classroom organization systems, optimize learning environments, and ensure compliance with program standards.
• Lead daily schedule planning, ensuring efficient resource allocation and coordination across classrooms.
• Manage supply chain needs by forecasting, requesting, and inventory control, ensuring operational readiness.
• Lead structured parent communication protocols, establishing standards for ongoing engagement, supply needs, and program updates.
• Support employee engagement initiatives by designing, coordinating, and evaluating retention programs and recognition efforts.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma.
• RBT certification is required.
• Minimum of 6 months experience as an RBT in a center‑based service location.
• BCBA student status strongly preferred.
• Detail‑oriented on reports and session notes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn new systems such as Central Reach to provide ABA services.
• Maintain an active/unexpired RBT certificate throughout your tenure with the company.
• Internal candidates must meet 80% competencies and be in good standing with the company (no final warning, not on an active PIP).

Work Location & Hours

This is a full‑time, on‑site position at our Clark, NJ Early Intervention Center. Core hours are 10:45 am – 7:15 pm.

Benefits

• Up to 19 paid days off in the first year (including PTO, sick time, and holidays); earned on an accrual basis, increasing with tenure.
• Comprehensive benefits: voluntary medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, critical illness coverage, and more.
• Free $50,000 life insurance policy.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Company discount program—discounts on amusement parks, memberships, cruises, movie tickets, spas, sports tickets, and more.

Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $52,000 to $55,000 per year. Factors considered include job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and internal equity.

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.