About Children’s Specialized ABA

Children’s Specialized ABA is part of the Children’s Specialized Hospital Autism Center of Excellence. We serve children with ASD by combining clinical innovation, whole-child care, and personalized therapy.

At Children’s Specialized ABA, we envision a future where every child diagnosed with autism has access to innovative and compassionate care, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential. Our vision is built on four core values:

• Inclusivity: We celebrate the diversity within the Autism spectrum and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and values each person’s individual strengths and differences. 

• Innovation: We 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: We actively engage with the health systems and broader community to coordinate services and care for people with Autism. 

• Quality and Safety: We 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 Full-Time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

As an RBT, you’ll provide one-on-one ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping them build communication, social, and daily living skills while reducing challenging behaviors. You’ll work closely with a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a collaborative care team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Not certified yet? We’ve got you covered — we provide paid training and cover the cost of your RBT exam to help you launch your career with confidence.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver individualized therapy sessions in-home or clinic-based

• Implement behavior acquisition and reduction plans

• Use electronic tools such as CentralReach to conduct preference assessments and track data.

• Collaborate in clinical meetings and receive ongoing feedback and supervision

• Maintain program books and develop teaching materials

• Communicate progress to parents and caregivers

• Provide basic care (e.g., toileting, eating) as needed

What You'll Need:

• Minimum age: 18 years

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Reliable transportation (travel up to 20 miles from home to service location)

• RBT certification is preferred, but not required — if you're positive, motivated, and eager to learn, we’ll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

• Prior experience working with children—ASD experience strongly preferred

• Ability to commit to a consistent weekly schedule

• Physically able to perform job duties (e.g., kneeling, bending, lifting up to 40 lbs., moving with children)

Work Location:

This position will provide services in a clinical setting at our Beltsville, MD clinic. The role involves working on-site as part of a collaborative team, with access to supervision, peer support, and clinic-based resources in a structured environment.

Shift Hours:

We are seeking candidates who are available during the 2:00P–7:00P time block a minimum of 4 days per week. We will work to match you with cases scheduled within that window. This role is expected to offer roughly 15–30 hours per week.

If these hours don’t align with your availability, we still encourage you to apply and connect with one of our recruiters. Our staffing needs are always evolving, and we are continuously building our talent pipeline for future opportunities.

Why Work With Children’s Specialized ABA?

We are an amazing ABA provider! We take a whole-child, whole-caregiver approach. Our integrated model combines ABA therapy with speech, occupational therapy, and behavioral health support. You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative, mission-driven team.

The Perks of Being on Our Team

• If you're not yet certified, we offer company-sponsored, best-in-class training to help you earn your Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential — including covering the exam cost and increasing your pay once certified.

• In-clinic roles come with all-day, in-person administrative support — you’ll never feel like you’re on your own.

• Premium hourly rate for in-home services, including increased pay for sessions after 5 PM and paid drive time between clients.

• Annual performance-based raises.

• Weekly supervision and 10% in-person BCBA support for in-home team members.

• Free CEUs and fieldwork supervision for current or aspiring BCBA students.

• Ongoing professional development, including real-time clinical feedback and personalized career growth opportunities.

• Clear pathways for advancement — whether you’re aiming to become a Lead RBT or move into an administrative role (authorizations, scheduling, recruitment), we promote from within. (Fun fact: some of our recruiters started as RBTs!)

• Supportive, inclusive culture where your voice, ideas, and empathy are truly valued.

• Accrued paid sick time and benefits available for eligible employees.

• Referral bonus program — help us grow the team and get rewarded.

• Exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, theme parks, and more.

Compensation
The expected salary range for this role is $20–$30 per hour.

Final compensation will be based on a range of factors, such as your skills, education, experience, certifications, market conditions, and internal equity. All offers are made in alignment with applicable federal and state laws.

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.

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