RBT/Behavior Technician - Essex County

Job Description

Job Description

Make an Impact. Grow Your Career. Love What You Do.

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) / Behavior Technician (BT)

Aftercare Monday through Friday in East Orange from 3-5:30pm - Consistent hours! 

Other afterschool schedules and locations in Essex County.  Inquire today!

What You Will Get to Build Your Career at Hand Over Hand:

• $25–$35 per hour based on experience, location, & RBT certification 
  • RBTs: $32–$35/hour based on experience
  • BTs: $25–$32/hour based on experience
• BTs receive a pay increase after RBT certification within your first 4 months
• RBT certification support
• Flexible scheduling with multiple schedules available
• Medical, dental & vision insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) with company match for eligible employees
• Paid training & BCBA supervision
• BCBA Certification Prep Program
• Career growth & advancement opportunities
• Tuition discounts through college partnerships
• Work alongside experienced BCBAs & clinical leaders

About Hand Over Hand LLC:

At Hand Over Hand, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, & thrive. We provide Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services that help individual with autism and developmental disabilities build essential skills, independence, & confidence.

Our culture is collaborative, supportive, & growth-focused. We invest in our clinicians because we know that when our team feels supported, the individual & families we serve benefit too.

Why This Role Matters:

As an RBT or BT, you will provide direct ABA services in home, school, and community settings, helping individuals develop communication, social, behavioral, emotional regulation, and daily living skills.

You will work alongside BCBAs and a supportive clinical team to implement individualized treatment plans in the environments where individuals live, learn, and grow.

See the impact of your work where it matters most.

You will help build independence, develop new skills, navigate everyday routines, & participate more confidently in their homes, schools, and communities.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Provide 1:1 ABA services in home, school, and community settings.
• Implement individualized treatment plans under the direction of a BCBA using evidence-based strategies such as reinforcement, prompting, NET, DTT, and task analysis.
• Help individuals develop communication, social, emotional, behavioral, adaptive, and daily living skills.
• Support skill development and independence across everyday environments and routines.
• Accurately collect and record data, complete session documentation, and communicate observations and progress to the clinical team.
• Collaborate with BCBAs, clinical leadership, families, caregivers, teachers, and other team members to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, ongoing training, and professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold all ethical and professional standards.

What You Bring & Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of ABA and previous experience working with autism/developmental disabilities required.
• Ability to pass required background checks and health screenings.
• Ability to lift 40–50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for positions requiring travel between client locations.
• Compassionate, dependable, team-oriented, and open to feedback.
• Comfortable working independently in home, school, and community environments.
• Commitment to professional standards and ongoing development.

If You Are an RBT:

• Active RBT certification through the BACB is required.

If You Are a BT (Not an RBT Yet…No Problem!):

• RBT certification is required within the first four months of employment.
• Hand Over Hand will provide support and guidance toward obtaining RBT certification.
• Receive an increase in compensation after becoming RBT certified.

Why Hand Over Hand?

At Hand Over Hand, we want you to see a future here…not just a job.

You’ll receive competitive compensation, meaningful benefits, hands-on training, clinical mentorship, and opportunities to grow while doing work that makes a real difference.

Start your career. Grow your skills. Make a difference.

Join Hand Over Hand and help individuals learn, grow, and thrive…one meaningful moment at a time!

Hand Over Hand LLC is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sex, religious creed, disability, or any other category protected under applicable law.