ABA Behavior Technician – Work with Kids

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Alpha & Omega Kids Developmental Services

ABA Behavior Technician – Work with Kids

Alexandria, VA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Make a Difference as a Behavior Technician (RBT/BT)

    Position Summary

    As a Behavior Technician at Alpha & Omega Kids, you will play a hands-on role in helping children with autism and developmental differences build new skills and thrive. Using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), you’ll follow individualized treatment plans designed by a BCBA and provide therapy in homes, schools, and community settings. You won’t be on your own, we provide comprehensive training, ongoing supervision, and mentorship so you feel confident and supported in your work.

    Alpha & Omega Kids Developmental Services |www.aokservices.org

    Why Join Us?

    • You want more than “just a job.” You want work that changes lives.
    • At AOK, you’ll help kids with autism learn, grow, and thrive, while building skills and a career for yourself.
    • We’re a diverse, family-centered team (we serve families in 15+ languages!) and we’ll support you every step of the way.

    What You Get

    • Flexible schedule with dedicated scheduling support
    • Paid training + paid travel between sessions
    • Unlike center-based roles, you won’t be confined to one building all day, you’ll work in homes, schools, and community settings, giving you a dynamic, flexible work environment.
    • Competitive pay: $23–$30/hr, depending on experience
    • BT: $20–$22/hr, with clear 6-month pathway to RBT Band 1 23.00 – $24.00/hr
    • RBT: $23–$30/hr based on tenure, performance, and education.”
    • Real career growth, many of our BCBAs and supervisors started as RBTs

    Requirements

    • High school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 18 years old, Masters for Student Analysts
    • Authorization to work in the U.S. and ability to pass a background check
    • Reliable transportation to client homes and community sites
    • Ability to meet the physical needs of the role (sitting, standing, kneeling, running with children, lifting up to 30 lbs)
    • Strong communication skills (oral and written) and attention to detail
    • Organized, adaptable, and open to feedback
    • RBT certification preferred ; experience working with children strongly valued

    Responsibilities

    • Provide 1:1 ABA therapy for children in home, school, or community settings
    • Implement treatment protocols and individualized programs as directed by a BCBA
    • Collect and record session data, write clear session notes, and submit documentation promptly
    • Partner with families to support skill-building and progress toward treatment goals
    • Communicate with supervisors on case updates, scheduling changes, and client needs
    • Participate in ongoing supervision, training, and team meetings
    • Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate boundaries at all times
    • Meet training and competency requirements needed to earn or maintain RBT certification
    • Use play-led learning, activities, and ABA strategies to build new skills and positive behaviors
    • Be part of a dynamic and growing team that believes in collaboration, creativity, and compassion
    • Potential to represent AOK at events, team building experiences, walks, conferences, and more!

    Who Thrives in This Role

    People with experience or interest in the following fields often excel as Behavior Technicians: early childhood education, teaching, childcare, psychology, social work, nursing, paraprofessional or special education support, coaching, camp counseling, or related areas.

    More on Who You Are

    • High school diploma or higher
    • Reliable transportation
    • Energy to play, sit on the floor, run with kids, and lift up to 30 lbs
    • Love working with children and making an impact
    • RBT certified (or ready to get certified, we’ll help!)

    ABOUT AOK

    Alpha & Omega Kids bridges service gaps for children with autism and developmental delays through early intervention, ABA therapy, and comprehensive programs. We focus on family, culture, and community, and we never keep kids waiting for care.

    Work Location: In person (homes, schools, community) Job Type: Part-time and Full-time Positions Available: Minimum commitment of 15 hrs/week (PT) or 30 hrs/week (FT); client needs may be daytime or after-school Pay: $20.00 – $30.00 per hour (based on experience)

    Apply today. Change a child’s story and your own career path.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Professional development assistance
    • Referral program
    • Vision insurance

    Work Location: In person