Behavior Technician (RBT)

Finni Health
Portsmouth, VA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with prior experience in ABA therapy or related fields working in community-based and in-home settings.

Best fit for

  • Candidates who are motivated to grow professionally and have experience in child development or therapy
    — “interested in learning and developing professionally”
  • Individuals who thrive in community and home-based environments with a focus on building relationships
    — “comfortable working with children and families while providing services in home and community settings”
  • Professionals who value meaningful work and are committed to supporting children's growth and independence
    — “helping children discover their strengths, build independence, and navigate the waves of growth together”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a part-time commitment with evening hours from Monday through Friday
    — “Part-time (less than 30 hours per week)”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in-person in Portsmouth, VA, with no remote options mentioned
    — “In-person - Portsmouth, VA”
  • RBT certification is preferred, though not strictly required at the time of application
    — “RBT certification is preferred, but we welcome individuals interested in beginning or continuing their career in ABA”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with individualized treatment plans and data collection in your resume and interview responses
    — “Implement evidence-based behavior intervention strategies under the supervision of a BCBA”
  • Emphasize your ability to build positive relationships with clients and families in your application materials
    — “Build positive, trusting relationships with clients and their families”
  • Showcase your adaptability to work in home and community settings, not just clinical environments
    — “working directly with children and families to provide individualized ABA services in homes, communities, and other appropriate settings”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Mid Level

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What success looks like

  • Help children develop communication and social skills
  • Implement evidence-based behavior intervention strategies
  • Build positive relationships with clients and families
Typical background
Experience working with children and familiesKnowledge of ABA therapy

Skills & requirements

Required

ABA TherapyBehavior Intervention StrategiesData CollectionCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Preferred

RBT Certification

Stack & domain

ABA TherapyCaringPatientDependableEnergeticCommunicationTeamworkRBTHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Finni Health via Ashby

Behavior Technician (BT) – Portsmouth, Virginia

Company: Guiding Stars ABA, a Finni Health company

Job Type: Part-time (less than 30 hours per week)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Locations: In-person - Portsmouth, VA

Pay: BT $19.00-$23.00, RBT $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you want to be part of a team that truly values the work you do?

Guiding Stars ABA is growing, and we’re looking for caring, motivated Behavior Technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) to join our team!

At Guiding Stars ABA, we believe that ABA therapy is about more than data and programs - it’s about helping children discover their strengths, build independence, and navigate the waves of growth together.

What You’ll Do

As a Behavior Technician/RBT, you’ll work directly with children and families to provide individualized ABA services in homes, communities, and other appropriate settings.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

· Provide one-on-one ABA therapy based on individualized treatment plans

· Help children develop communication, social, daily living, and other important skills

· Implement evidence-based behavior intervention strategies under the supervision of a BCBA

· Collect accurate and meaningful data during sessions

· Build positive, trusting relationships with clients and their families

· Celebrate progress - both the big milestones and the little victories!

· Collaborate with BCBAs, families, and other members of the treatment team

Why Guiding Stars ABA?

We want our technicians to feel supported, valued, and appreciated - not like just another employee on a schedule.

· Ongoing CEU & Professional Development Opportunities

· Mileage & Drive-Time Reimbursement

· Supportive BCBA & Administrative Teams

· Meaningful Work

· Community-Based Services

· Opportunities to Grow

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

· Caring, patient, dependable, and energetic

· Comfortable working with children and families while providing services in home and community settings

· Interested in learning and developing professionally

· Able to follow individualized treatment plans and clinical direction

· Reliable and professional

· Able to communicate effectively with families and team members

· RBT certification is preferred, but we welcome individuals interested in beginning or continuing their career in ABA. We will support you in obtaining your RBT Certification within the first 45 days of employment.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re looking for a position where the work you do matters, your professional growth is encouraged, and you can make a meaningful difference in a child’s life, we would love to hear from you!

Come grow with Guiding Stars ABA —

Navigating the Waves of Growth Together.

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Source: Finni Health careers (Ashby)

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