Registered Behavior Technician (Montgomery County)

Job Description

Job Description

Montgomery County, Maryland | Home, School & Community-Based ABA Therapy

Pay

$25.00–$32.00 per hour (based on experience, certification, and qualifications)

Why Join Channel ABA?

At Channel ABA, we believe in providing compassionate, assent-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy while creating an environment where our employees are supported, valued, and given opportunities to grow professionally.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay: $25–$32/hour

• Paid training and ongoing supervision by Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)

• Paid drive time between client sessions

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Flexible scheduling

• Full-time and part-time opportunities

• Career advancement opportunities

• Supportive clinical leadership

• Ongoing professional development

• Employee recognition and mentorship

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism and developmental disabilities

• Implement individualized behavior intervention and treatment plans developed by a BCBA

• Collect accurate behavioral data using electronic data collection systems

• Teach communication, social, adaptive living, and functional life skills

• Use positive reinforcement and evidence-based ABA teaching strategies

• Communicate regularly with supervising BCBAs and caregivers

• Maintain professional documentation and session notes

• Follow BACB ethical guidelines and company policies

• Attend required supervision, team meetings, and training sessions

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB)

• High school diploma or GED

• At least one year of experience working with children with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral challenges

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a clinical team

• Reliable transportation with the ability to travel up to 45 minutes between client locations

• Ability to pass federal and state background checks

• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain if required)

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Behavior Analysis, Human Services, Child Development, or a related field

• Experience using electronic ABA data collection software (CentralReach, Catalyst, Hi Rasmus, or similar)

• Experience working in home, school, or community-based ABA services

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Sit on the floor for extended periods

• Kneel, squat, bend, crawl, and run when necessary

• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 pounds

• Respond quickly to ensure client safety

• Work in home, school, and community environments

Preferred Availability:

• Monday–Friday

• Afternoon and evening availability required

• Part-time and full-time schedules available

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate and patient

• Reliable and dependable

• Passionate about helping children succeed

• Team-oriented

• Professional and ethical

• Eager to learn and grow within the ABA field