Behavior Technician
$41,600–$41,600 year
On-siteWhite Marsh, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children with autism, tracking progress and following personalized treatment plans to build communication, confidence, and independence. Collaborate with a supportive team to create positive, lasting change for children and families while maintaining continuous visual supervision and auditory awareness for safety. This role requires physical stamina to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds and move quickly in response to client needs, including frequent changes in position such as kneeling, squatting, and running. Candidates must obtain and maintain an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential prior to working with clients in states requiring it, such as Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, and North Carolina. Little Leaves is part of LEARN Behavioral, a network committed to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs nationwide.
Required Qualifications
- At least 18 years old on your first day of employment
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- Ability to pass a background check
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Reliable transportation
- State-Specific RBT Requirements: In states requiring RBT certification, candidates must obtain and maintain an active Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential prior to working with clients. Failure to do so may result in delayed assignment or termination of employment.
- RBT required before working with clients (no grace period): Illinois, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina
- RBT required within 90 days of hire: Northern California, Maryland, New Mexico, Virginia
- RBT required for candidates without a bachelor's degree: Massachusetts, New Hampshire
- You are expected to be able to complete all physical requirements of the position either with or without a reasonable accommodation
- This role may require you to push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds
- This role requires the ability to frequently change physical positions throughout the day, including walking, sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, and occasionally running
- This role requires you to maintain continuous visual supervision and auditory awareness of clients to support a safe environment
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